thinner

Plural: thinners

Noun

• A substance, such as turpentine, used to thin paint or other liquids.
• a diluting agent
• A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
• Something that thins or thins out (another thing).

Adjective

• of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
• lacking excess flesh; ; -Shakespeare
• relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
  • "skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk"
• (of sound) lacking resonance or volume

Adjective Satellite

• very narrow
• not dense
• lacking spirit or sincere effort
• lacking substance or significance; ; ; ; a fragile claim to fame"

Adj

• comparative form of thin: more thin

Examples

• A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.
• He hoped a THINNER supply of vowels would force his opponent into making mistakes.
• Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners.
• The new type of mechanical thinner allowed thinning of peach blossoms to be completed earlier.
• Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.

Synonyms

diluent, dilutant, flimsy, fragile, lean, slender, slight, sparse, tenuous, thin

Antonyms

fat, full, thick

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