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nounmineral spirits pl (plural only)
- pluralplural onlySynonym 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 13Synonyms: white spirit
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nounSynonym of white spirit.
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mineral spirits. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mineral%20spirits
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mineral spirits,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mineral%20spirits.
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