paint thinner
noun1
Any of several solvents used to thin oil-based paints or to clean up after their use.
- Pour a solvent such as paint thinner, mineral spirits, or a liquid sandpaper product in a metal can or enamel bowl. Wear protective gloves.2004, Mickey Baskett, Fabulous Painted Furniture, page 13:
2
Humorous Rotgut; especially, distilled rotgut.
- Near-synonym: jet fuel
- Related terms
- denatured alcohol, methylated spirits, methyl ethyl ketone, turpentine, white spirit, mineral spirits