turpentine

/ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/

noun

  1. 1

    A 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.

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verb

  1. 1

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

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