thinners
Viscosity-reducing liquids
Thinners are solvents added to paint, varnish, or other coatings to reduce viscosity for easier application: Add some thinners if the paint is too thick.
The term usually appears in plural form even when referring to a single product.
Paint thinner is the most common type, typically a petroleum-based solvent.
Pine-resin solvent
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- naphthaVolatile petroleum-derived solvent
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
methanol · isopropanol · mineral spirits · white spirit · denatured alcohol · brush cleaner · degreaser · stripper
Colored coating substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- enamelHard glossy coating
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
shellac · polyurethane · epoxy · alkyd · oil-based · acrylic · stain · undercoat
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
vapors · flashpoint · hazardous · toxic · respirator · gloves · fire risk · inhalation
Fluid's flow resistance
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- diluteReduce by adding solvent
- ratioComparative numerical relation
mixing · blend · flow · spreadability · workability · concentration · proportion · water down
turpentine
Pine-resin solvent
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- naphthaVolatile petroleum-derived solvent
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
toluene · methanol · isopropanol · mineral spirits · white spirit · denatured alcohol · brush cleaner · degreaser · stripper · reducer
paint
Colored coating substance
primer · shellac · polyurethane · epoxy · alkyd · oil-based · acrylic · stain · undercoat · sealer
flammable
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
ventilation · vapors · flashpoint · hazardous · toxic · respirator · gloves · fire risk · inhalation · skin irritation
viscosity
Fluid's flow resistance
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- diluteReduce by adding solvent
ratio · mixing · blend · flow · spreadability · workability · concentration · proportion · water down · cut
- paint suppliespaint, spray paint, acrylic paint, latex paint, oil paint
- lubricant additivesantioxidants, detergents, dispersants, emulsifiers, thickeners
- paintingoil painting, watercolor, acrylic paint, oils, oil paints
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- weakenerssap, drain, fatigue, stress, erosion
- drilling fluidsmud
thinnersthickeners
Substances increasing viscosity
thickening agents · emulsifiers · binders · extenders · fillers
thinnersconcentrates
Directs sustained attention
thickeners · coagulants · solidifiers · hardeners · fixatives
thinnersconcentrates
Directs sustained attention
intensifiers · strengtheners · fortifiers · pigments · binders
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
- blood thinnersMedications reducing clot risk
- thinned outMade more sparse