Gum Terpentine (Noun)
Meaning
Obtained from conifers (especially pines).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Turpentine is a volatile oil obtained from conifers, especially pines, and has been used for various purposes throughout history.
- The smell of turpentine filled the air as the painter worked on her latest masterpiece.
- The turpentine extracted from pine trees has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Turpentine obtained from conifers, especially pines, is a well-known paint thinner and solvent.
- The furniture restorer carefully mixed the turpentine with varnish to create a unique finish for the antique chair.