mineral spirits

mineral spirits

 
noun
a volatile distillation product of petroleum, used as a thinner for paints and varnishes. Compare naphtha (def. 1).
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Origin:
1885–90
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Main Entry:  mineral spirits
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a refined distillate of petroleum used as a paint thinner; also called white spirits
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