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mineral spirits
noun
, (usually used with a plural verb)
- a volatile distillation product of petroleum, used as a thinner for paints and varnishes. Compare naphtha ( def 1 ).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mineral spirits1
First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences
If one adds mineral spirits and air to a fire, the fire will be increased.
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