Turpentine oil in paints is used as a ______.

Pigment

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Film-forming material

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Thinner

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Drier

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Solution

The correct option is C Thinner
Turpentine oil is made from the resin of pine trees. It is used for medical purposes to treat joint pain, muscle pain and toothaches. It is also used as thinner. It is used to thin oil paint in order to improve the flow of paint onto the canvas.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Thinner.'

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