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2. Turpentine - Wikipedia

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   Turpentine (which is also called spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, terebenthine, terebenthene, terebinthine and, colloquially, turps) [2] is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. Principally used as a specialized solvent, it is also a source of material for organic syntheses.

3. White spirit - Wikipedia

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   A 2-litre (3.5 imp pt) container of white spirit. White spirit (AU, UK and Ireland) [note 1] or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ/ZA), turpentine substitute, and petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. [1]

4. Permanent marker - Wikipedia

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   A permanent marker can also be removed by drawing over it with a dry erase marker on non-porous surfaces such as a whiteboard, [3] as dry erase markers also contain a non-polar solvent. Most dry-erase board cleaner solutions also contain effective organic solvents like 2-butoxyethanol to remove the pigment.

5. How to Easily Remove Paint Stains From Your Carpet—No ... - AOL

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   If the soap and water method isn’t sufficient for the stain, Osborne recommends trying mineral spirits, a petroleum-derived turpentine substitute. 1. Pour a small amount of mineral spirits onto ...

6. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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   The solvent to use is dependent on two factors: the agent that is causing the stain, and the material that has been stained. Different solvents will dissolve different stains, and the application of some solvents is limited by the fact that they not only dissolve the stain, but also dissolve the material that is stained as well.

7. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   The solvent may be alcohol, turpentine, or petroleum-based. Some resins are soluble in both alcohol and turpentine. Some resins are soluble in both alcohol and turpentine. Generally, petroleum solvents, i.e. mineral spirits or paint thinner , can substitute for turpentine.