polish remover

Acetone-based cleaner typically

Polish remover is a solvent used to dissolve and wipe away nail polish, typically containing acetone or similar chemicals: She reached for the polish remover to fix her chipped manicure.

The full term is nail polish remover, but the shortened form is common in casual speech.

Related

swab · manicure · at home manicure · solvent · pungent · fumes · bottle · soak · wipe · salon · fingernail · cuticle · chemical · enamel · pad · varnish · dissolve · harsh

Categories
Opposites
application vs. removal

polish removernail polish

Cosmetic finger coating

nail lacquer · nail varnish · polish · nail enamel · lacquer

stripping vs. protecting

polish removersealant

Gap-blocking substance

protective coating · nail hardener · clear coat · nail strengthener

Family

polish, remover, polished, polishing, polishes, unpolished, remove, removes, removed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G