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naphtha vs. mineral spirits

naphtha

noun

  1. a colorless, volatile petroleum distillate, usually an intermediate product between gasoline and benzine, used as a solvent, fuel, etc. Compare mineral spirits.
  2. any of various similar liquids distilled from other products.

mineral spirits

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)
  1. a volatile distillation product of petroleum, used as a thinner for paints and varnishes. Compare naphtha ( def 1 ).