thinner

thinner
noun Date: 1832 one that thins; specifically a volatile liquid (as turpentine) used especially to thin paint

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  • thinner — [thin′ər] n. a person or thing that thins; esp., a substance added, as turpentine to paint, for thinning …   English World dictionary

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  • thinner — thin·ner || θɪnÉ™(r) n. substance acting to thin or dilute another (especially paint) θɪn v. make thin or thinner, dilute, make weak; become thin or thinner, become diluted adj. flimsy, skinny; small; sheer, transparent …   English contemporary dictionary

  • thinner — UK [ˈθɪnə(r)] / US [ˈθɪnər] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms thinner : singular thinner plural thinners a liquid used for making paint less thick …   English dictionary

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