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naphtha
vs.
mineral spirits
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naphtha
naphtha vs. mineral spirits
naphtha
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noun
a colorless, volatile
petroleum
distillate, usually an intermediate product between gasoline and benzine, used as a solvent, fuel, etc.
any of various similar liquids distilled from other products.
petroleum
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mineral spirits
noun
a volatile distillation product of petroleum, used as a thinner for paints and varnishes.