There are many synonyms for the term "varnish remover", which refer to products or substances used to dissolve or remove varnishes and similar coatings from surfaces. One common synonym is "paint stripper", which is often used interchangeably with varnish remover and refers to chemicals that peel or dissolve paint and varnish. Another synonym is "solvent", which broadly refers to any substance used to dissolve another substance. Specific solvents used as varnish removers may include acetone, methylene chloride, or naphtha. Other possible synonyms for varnish remover include "finish remover", "coat stripper", and "lacquer remover" depending on the specific type of coating being removed.