turpentine
nounHow many syllables in turpentine?
There are 3 syllables in the word turpentine.How to pronounce turpentine:
Definition of turpentine:
- turpentine (noun):
- a yellow to brown semifluid oleoresin obtained as an exudate from the terebinth
- volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.
Synonyms for turpentine:
essential oil
gum terpentine
oil of turpentine
spirit of turpentine
turps
volatile oil
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