turpentine
UK: ˈtɜːpəntaɪn | US: ˈtɜːrpəntaɪn
n. A volatile oil distilled from pine resin, used as a solvent and in paints/varnishes.
n. (Archaic) The crude oleoresin of pine trees.
turpentine = turpent<resin> + ine<chemical suffix>
- turpent (from Old French terebentine, ultimately from Latin terebinthina resina "resin of the terebinth tree")
- ine (a suffix used in chemistry to denote substances, derived from Latin/Greek -ina/-ine)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek terebinthos (terebinth tree), whose resin was historically called terebinthina. Through Latin and Old French, terebentine evolved into "turpentine," narrowing its meaning to pine resin distillate. The suffix -ine reflects its classification as a chemical compound.
Artists often dilute oil paints with turpentine for smoother application.
The workshop smelled strongly of turpentine and fresh wood.
Ancient sailors used turpentine to waterproof ship hulls.
Turpentine is toxic if inhaled in large quantities.
The recipe calls for turpentine as a natural cleaner.