Thinner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thinner is an adjective meaning comparative form of thin: more thin.
Meaning
comparative form of thin: more thin.
More Meanings
- A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
- Something that thins or thins out (another thing).
Example Sentences
Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners.
A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.
Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.
The new type of mechanical thinner allowed thinning of peach blossoms to be completed earlier.
Word Forms
- thinners
Synonyms for thinner
Depending on context, synonyms include solvent, resolvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dilutant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dilutant, dissolver, dissolvent, resolvent, solvent, diluent.
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