paint thinner; solvent; diluent
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volatile organic solvent used to dissolve or dilute paint, varnish, or coatings
Commonly refers to industrial solvents such as mineral spirits, naphtha, turpentine, or alcohol-based thinners. Often has a strong odor and requires ventilation.
Shǐ使
yòng用
xī稀
liào料
shí时
yī一
dìng定
yào要
bǎo保
chí持
shì室
nèi内
tōng通
fēng风
。
When using paint thinner, you must keep the room ventilated.
Tā他
yòng用
xī稀
liào料
bǎ把
yóu油
qī漆
tiáo调
xī稀
le了
yī一
xiē些
。
He used solvent to thin the paint a bit.
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Xiāng香
jiāo蕉
shuǐ水
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
gōng工
yè业
xī稀
liào料
。
Banana oil is a common type of industrial paint thinner.
Cháng长
qī期
jiē接
chù触
xī稀
liào料
huì会
duì对
jiàn健
kāng康
zào造
chéng成
wēi危
hài害
。
Long-term exposure to solvents can cause health hazards.