Thinner
/ˈθɪnɚ/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
"Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints."
- 2 a diluting agent wordnet
- 3 Something that thins or thins out (another thing).
"Pomegranate juice and exercise are great natural blood thinners."
Adjective
- 1 comparative form of thin: more thin comparative, form-of
Example
More examples"The atmosphere becomes thinner as you climb higher."
Etymology
From thin + -er.