WORD MEANING
Turpentine meaning
TUR-pen-teen · noun
A volatile oil obtained from pine trees, used as a solvent and in medicinal applications.
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A paint thinner made from the distilled resin of pine trees.
A traditional ingredient in varnishes and cleaning products.
A strong-smelling liquid used in art and industry.
Can refer to both the natural resin-derived oil and commercial products containing it.
Examples
The artist used turpentine to thin the oil paints.
Turpentine has a strong smell and is used as a solvent in cleaning brushes.