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mineral turpentine (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 mineral turpentines)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/22 00:03 UTC 版)
Mineral turpentine, also known as turpentine substitute, turps substitute, or just turps is an inexpensive petroleum-based replacement for the vegetable-based turpentine. It is commonly used as a paint thinner for thinning oil-based paint and cleaning brushes, and as an organic solvent in other applications.