Why do painters add oil to paint when painting a wall with oil paint?

  • A
    To increase the viscosity of the paint.
  • B
    To decrease the surface tension of the paint.
  • C
    To increase the surface tension of the paint.
  • D
    To make the paint dry faster.

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