turpentine turpentine /ˈtɝːpənˌtaɪn/

noun

1. Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally  ( oil of turpentine , spirit of turpentine , turpentine , turps )
   volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
    Use turpentine to clean your brushes
   Use turpentine to clean your brushes
   
   
2. Obtained from conifers (especially pines)  ( gum terpentine , turpentine )
   obtained from conifers (especially pines)