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paint thinner

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any of several solvents used to thin oil-based paints or to clean up after their use.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Rotgut; especially, distilled rotgut.
    countable, humorous, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Pour⟳ a solvent such as paint⟳ thinner, mineral spirits, or a liquid sandpaper product in a metal can or enamel bowl. Wear⟳ protective gloves.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

paint-billed crake paintability paintableness paintathon paintball paintballer

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