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thin·ner

(thĭn′ər)

A liquid, such as turpentine, mixed with paint or varnish to reduce its viscosity and make it easier to apply.

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thinner

(ˈθɪnə)

(Chemistry) (often plural, functioning as singular) a solvent, such as turpentine, added to paint or varnish to dilute it, reduce its opacity or viscosity, or increase its penetration into the ground

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thin•ner¹

(ˈθɪn ər)

n.

a volatile liquid, as turpentine, used to dilute paint, varnish, etc., to a desired consistency.

[1900–05]

thin•ner²

(ˈθɪn ər)

adj.

comparative of thin.

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Noun

thinner - a diluting agent

diluent, dilutant

agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

Translations

affilare solvente

thinner

[ˈθɪnəʳ] N → disolvente m

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thinner

n → Verdünner m, → Verdünnungsmittel nt

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thinner

[ˈθɪnəʳ]

1. comp of thin 1

2. n → solvente m

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thinner

n. solvente, diluyente.

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