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turpentine Definition


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turpentine
noun
    1. A thick oily resin obtained from certain trees, eg pines.
    2. A clear essential oil distilled from this resin and used in many commercial products, especially solvents, paint thinners and in medicine. Often shortened to turps.
      Form: oil of turpentine (in full)
      Form: spirit of turpentine
Etymology: 14c: from Latin terebinthina.



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