verdunningsmiddel

Definitions of verdunningsmiddel
  1. noun
    a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
    synonyms: medium, oplosmiddel, thinner, verdunner, verfverdunner
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    aceton
    the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
    carbol, carbolzuur, fenol
    a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
    tetra
    a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined
    afbijtmiddel, bijtmiddel, remover
    a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
    methylbenzeen, tolueen
    a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
    xyleen, xylol
    a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
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