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English noun: turpentine

1. turpentine (substance) obtained from conifers (especially pines)


Synonymsgum terpentine


Broader (hypernym)oleoresin


Narrower (hyponym)Chian turpentine


Substance meronymoil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turpentine, turps

2. turpentine (substance) volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally


Synonymsoil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turps


Broader (hypernym)essential oil, volatile oil


Substance holonymgum terpentine, turpentine









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