turpentine (Meaning)
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turpentine (n)
obtained from conifers (especially pines)
volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
Synonyms & Antonyms of turpentine
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turpentine Sentence Examples
- Turpentine's pungent odor filled the workshop as the carpenter applied it to the wooden surface.
- The artist mixed turpentine into the oil paint to thin it and enhance its flow.
- Turpentine can be used as a solvent for removing stubborn stains and adhesives.
- The varnish had been diluted with turpentine to achieve a thinner consistency.
- The painters wore face masks to protect themselves from the strong fumes of turpentine.
- Turpentine was used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, but its use is now discouraged due to its toxicity.
- The turpentine in the cleaning solution made the floorboards gleam.
- Turpentine is a flammable liquid, so caution must be exercised when using it.
- The smell of turpentine reminded him of the old art studio where he had spent countless hours.
- The turpentine-based sealant protected the wooden furniture from moisture damage.
FAQs About the word turpentine
obtained from conifers (especially pines), volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
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No antonyms found.
Turpentine's pungent odor filled the workshop as the carpenter applied it to the wooden surface.
The artist mixed turpentine into the oil paint to thin it and enhance its flow.
Turpentine can be used as a solvent for removing stubborn stains and adhesives.
The varnish had been diluted with turpentine to achieve a thinner consistency.
