oil of turpentine
oil of turpentine · oils of turpentine
The liquid distillate of turpentine oleoresins, principally of trees, especially pinesThe liquid distillate of turpentine oleoresins, principally of trees, especially pines.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The liquid distillate of turpentine oleoresins, principally of trees, especially pines.
More definitions
- volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
Forms
plural: oils of turpentine| Singular | oil of turpentine |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally:turpentinespirit of turpentineturps
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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