Turps (Noun)
Meaning
Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist's studio was filled with the strong smell of turps as she cleaned her brushes.
- The painter had to be careful not to inhale the fumes from the turps, which could cause dizziness.
- To thin the paint, she mixed it with turps, creating the perfect consistency for her artwork.
- After a while, the turps had evaporated, leaving a smooth finish on the painted surface.
- The old cabinetmaker used turps to remove the old varnish from the antique furniture.