mineral spirits
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mineral spirits
First recorded in 1885–90
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Many websites recommend WD-40, which is mostly mineral spirits plus a light oil.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
Alcohol, denatured or not, and mineral spirits, with or without the most toxic ingredients, are both solvents, but they don’t necessarily dissolve the same things.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
This one features white-lacquered shelving, a DirecTV satellite dish and two pedal pumps for the mineral spirits used for gripping.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2016
Wipe away what you can with paper towels, then use mineral spirits or kerosene.
From Time Magazine Archive
“No. It’s from…” Without completing my thought, I grab the bottle of mineral spirits and start fumbling with the cap.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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