ˈstädə(r)d- noun
also stoddard's solvent
Usage: usually capitalized 1st S
Etymology: from the name Stoddard
: a straight-run petroleum naphtha fraction of low flammability containing principally aliphatic hydrocarbons and conforming to specifications (as water-white color, distillation range 300° to 400° F, and flash point over 100° F) for use chiefly in dry cleaning — compare petroleum spirit