white spirit
Petroleum-based cleaner
White spirit is a petroleum-derived solvent used for thinning oil-based paints, cleaning brushes, and degreasing.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically call it mineral spirits or paint thinner.
It evaporates cleanly and is less toxic than turpentine, which it has largely replaced for household painting tasks.
- turpentinePine-resin solvent
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
- turpsAbbreviated paint thinner
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- naphthaVolatile petroleum-derived solvent
degreaser · brush cleaner · paint stripper · petroleum ether · kerosene · light oil · varnish · industrial cleaner · DIY projects · hardware store · stain remover · cleaning agent · synthetic oils · flammability · thinners · stain treatment · oil-based paint · health risks
white spiritwater
Clear essential liquid
aqueous solution · soap and water · vegetable oil · saline solution
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