Oil Of Turpentine (Noun)
Meaning
Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The oil of turpentine was used as a paint thinner in the artist's studio to create a smooth and even finish.
- As a medicinal remedy, the doctor prescribed a small amount of oil of turpentine to be mixed with water and taken orally to alleviate chest congestion.
- The strong scent of oil of turpentine filled the room as the carpenter used it to strip the old finish from the wooden floor.
- In the laboratory, the chemist carefully measured out a precise amount of oil of turpentine to be used as a solvent in the experiment.
- The art restorer used oil of turpentine to gently dissolve and remove the old varnish from the delicate antique painting.