solvent petroleum spirit
1petroleum spirit — Benzine Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit},… …
2petroleum spirit — noun : a flammable petroleum distillate that boils lower than kerosine and is suitable for use as a solvent and thinner especially for paints and varnishes usually used in plural; compare naphtha 3 …
3petroleum benzine — Benzine Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit},… …
4petroleum ether — noun A volatile petroleum fraction, usually available in a number of fractions boiling between 40°C and 140°C. Used as a solvent in the laboratory and industry. Syn: ligroin, petroleum spirit, petroleum spirits …
5spirit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French, espirit, spirit, from Latin spiritus, literally, breath, from spirare to blow, breathe Date: 13th century 1. an animating or vital principle held to give life to… …
6stoddard solvent — ˈstädə(r)d noun also stoddard s solvent Usage: usually capitalized 1st S Etymology: from the name Stoddard : a straight run petroleum naphtha fraction of low flammability containing principally aliphatic hydrocarbons and conforming to… …
7White spirit — This article is about the solvent. For the band, see White Spirit (band). White spirit [CAS 64475 85 0][1][2][3], also known as Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052 41 3][4][5] or mineral spirits, is a paraffin derived clear, transparent liquid which is a… …
8white spirit — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a volatile colourless liquid distilled from petroleum, used as a paint thinner and solvent …
9white spirit — noun Brit. a volatile colourless liquid distilled from petroleum, used as a paint thinner and solvent …
10Benzine — Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit}, {petroleum… …
