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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Origin of mineral spirits
1First recorded in 1885–90
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How to use mineral spirits in a sentence
If one adds mineral spirits and air to a fire, the fire will be increased.
The Eyes Have It | Gordon Randall Garrett
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