thinner
adjectivenounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈθɪnə(ɹ)//
- United States//ˈθɪnɚ//
A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
adjective
- 1
Also a form of thincomparative form of thin: more thin
Etymology
From thin + -er.
noun
- 1
A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.
- 2
Something that thins or thins out (another thing).
Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners.
The new type of mechanical thinner allowed thinning of peach blossoms to be completed earlier.
A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.
Forms
- plural
- thinners
think · To ponder, to go over in one's mind.thinker · One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.thinking · The action or process of using one's mind to consider or…
thinner · A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
third · The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after…thirst · A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a…thirsty · Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water.