Synonyms of turpentine
7 similar words
Another word for turpentine is terebenthene. Other synonyms of turpentine are spirit of turpentine, spirits of turpentine, oil of turpentine, terebinthine and turps.
Synonyms and similar words for turpentine
nounA volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam...
- spirit of turpentineSynonym of turpentine (“a volatile essential oil”).
- spirits of turpentine
- oil of turpentineThe liquid distillate of turpentine oleoresins, principally of trees, especially pines.
- terebentheneAlpha-pinene.
- terebinthine
- turpsTurpentine or turpentine substitute.
- tarpin
Meaning of turpentine
- noun Any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
- noun A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.
- noun A turpentine tree (genus Syncarpia).
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Questions about synonyms of turpentine
- What is another word for turpentine?
- Turpentine has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as terebenthene, spirit of turpentine, spirits of turpentine, oil of turpentine, terebinthine, turps and tarpin.
- What does turpentine mean?
- Turpentine means any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
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