turpentine
1. obtained from conifers (especially pines) • Syn: gum terpentine • Hypernyms: oleoresin • Hyponyms: Chian turpentine • Substance Holonyms: oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps 2. volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally • Syn: oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps • Hypernyms: essential oil, volatile oil • Substance Meronyms: gum terpentine
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