This word is an Anglicism. It can also be used tiner. It is the English name of a very commonly used solvent. The word thinner in English means thinner. It is also known as slimming or paint reducer. It is actually a mixture of organic solvents derived from petroleum and aims to dissolve paints and other water-insoluble substances (enamel, oil, grease). Thinner is a flammable and highly volatile substance.