thinner — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.

   Examples

   Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.

2. Something that thins or thins out (another thing).

   Examples

   Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners.

   The new type of mechanical thinner allowed thinning of peach blossoms to be completed earlier.

   More examples (1)

   A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.

Noun

1. a diluting agent

   Synonyms

   dilutantdiluent

   Broader terms

   agent