thinner
nounUK /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈθɪnɚ/
Etymology From thin + -er.
1
A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
- Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.
2
Something that thins or thins out (another thing).
- Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners.
- The new type of mechanical thinner allowed thinning of peach blossoms to be completed earlier.
1 more example
- A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.
- Derived terms
- blood thinner, paint thinner