word
Turpentine
TUR-puh-ntyn
/ˈtɜːrpʌˌntaɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
turpentine
Dictionary meaning
Volatile liquid distilled from an oleoresin obtained from pine trees.
Examples
- We cleaned our paintbrushes with turpentine.
Synonyms: oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps
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