turpentine
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for turpentine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong-smelling oil distilled from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner.
Synonyms
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How to use turpentine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Traces back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek terebinthos, the name of the terebinth tree whose resin was originally used to make it.
Full origin of turpentine →Frequently asked questions
What does “turpentine” mean?
The word “turpentine” means a strong-smelling oil distilled from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner. In plain terms, a strong solvent made from pine resin, used to thin paint and clean brushes.
How do you pronounce “turpentine”?
“Turpentine” is pronounced TUR-puhn-tyn (/ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “turpentine” in a sentence?
Here is “turpentine” used in a sentence: “He cleaned his paintbrushes with turpentine.”
What part of speech is “turpentine”?
“Turpentine” is a noun.
Where does the word “turpentine” come from?
The word “turpentine” comes from Ancient Greek. Traces back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek terebinthos, the name of the terebinth tree whose resin was originally used to make it.