Spirit Of Turpentine (Noun)
Meaning
Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist carefully poured the spirit of turpentine into a small container to thin her oil paints.
- After a few hours of working with the strong-smelling spirit of turpentine, Sarah needed some fresh air.
- To remove the stubborn stain, the restoration expert applied a small amount of spirit of turpentine to the affected area.
- In the old apothecary, the pharmacist kept a bottle of spirit of turpentine on hand for medicinal purposes.
- The smell of spirit of turpentine wafted through the air as the painter mixed colors on her palette.