Turpentine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turpentine is a noun meaning Any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
Meaning
Any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
More Meanings
- (Australia) A turpentine tree (genus Syncarpia).
- (transitive) To drain resin from (a tree) for use in making turpentine.
- A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.
Example Sentences
Turpentine timber was obtained from the forests outside Maryborough and Townsville, and shipped by rail and landing craft to Hayman Island.
Word Forms
- turpentines
- turpentining
- turpentined
Synonyms for turpentine
Depending on context, synonyms include terebinthine, turps.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turps, liniment, stupes, something.
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