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Petroleum spirits

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Petroleum spirit(s) may refer to:

  • Petrol (or Gasoline), a clear petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel
  • Petroleum ether, liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used chiefly as non-polar solvents
  • White spirit or mineral spirits, a common organic solvent used in painting and decorating

See also

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  • Petroleum, a naturally occurring black liquid found in geological formations