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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Wipe it down: To create a clean, dust-free surface, wipe the piece all over with a tack rag dampened with mineral spirits.
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
If your table is waxed, remove the wax first with mineral spirits and rub on new wax after using the ring remover.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean your tools after the job.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
If your table is waxed, remove the wax first with mineral spirits and rub on new wax after using the ring remover.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean your tools after the job.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
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“Mineral spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20spirits. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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