Paint is a substance that is made up of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and is applied as a protective or decorative coating on the surface.
The use of the paint is to protect, color, or provide texture to that surface on which it is applied.
In paint, the solvent is used to dissolve or disperse the components used in the paint formulation and also to make paint of the desired consistency.
The commonly used paint solvent is Mineral spirits.