Phrase guide

white spirit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A transparent liquid derived from paraffin, used as a solvent in painting and decorating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: paint thinner (often coinstantial)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mineral spirits, mineral turpentine, petroleum spirits, turpentine substitute, paint thinner

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 石油溶剂油) (shíyóu róngjìyóu) — solvent
  • Finnish: mineraalitärpätti — solvent
  • Finnish: lakkabensiini — solvent
  • French: white spirit — solvent
  • Latvian: vaitspirts — solvent
  • Latvian: lakbenzīns — solvent
  • Swedish: lacknafta — solvent