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mineral spirits

mineral spirits noun: synonym of white spirit.

Noun

mineral spirits pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Synonym of white spirit.
    • Pour a solvent such as paint thinner, mineral spirits, or a liquid sandpaper product in a metal can or enamel bowl. Wear protective gloves.2004, Mickey Baskett, Fabulous Painted Furniture, page 13
    Synonyms:
    white spirit

Synonyms of mineral spirits

Questions about mineral spirits

What does mineral spirits mean?
Mineral spirits means synonym of white spirit.
What part of speech is mineral spirits?
Mineral spirits is a noun.

Words near mineral spirits in the dictionary

  1. mineral railways
  2. mineral right
  3. mineral rights
  4. mineral salt
  5. mineral salts
  6. mineral spirits
  7. mineral tar
  8. mineral tars
  9. mineral turpentine
  10. mineral turpentines
  11. mineral wagon

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