mineral spirits
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a petroleum distillate that is used especially as a paint or varnish thinner
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“Mineral spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20spirits. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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