A volatile liquid added to paints to lower viscosity (7)

I believe the answer is:

thinner

(Other definitions for thinner that I've seen before include "More slim" , "More flimsy" , "Skinnier" , "less strong" , "Diluting agent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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