Turpentine

noun

/ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounA volatile essential oil obtained from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; it is a complex mixture of monoterpenes; it is used as a solvent and paint thinner.

2.verbTo drain resin from (a tree) for use in making turpentine.

Synonyms

tarpin turps oil of turpentine gum terpentine spirit of turpentine liniment stupes chian something turpentine tree french turpentine turpentine of cyprus

Rhymes With

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline

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