thinner

Etymology

thin + -er.

adj

  1. comparative form of thin: more thin

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.
    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.

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