turpentine

• Liquide volatil obtenu à partir de la résine des conifères, surtout des pins, utilisé comme diluant pour peintures et solvant, et possédant aussi des usages médicinaux.

A volatile liquid obtained from the resin of coniferous trees, especially pines, commonly used as a paint thinner and solvent, and also having medicinal applications.

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1. Resin from conifersC1formaltechnical

   A semi-fluid oleoresin obtained from coniferous trees, especially pines, used as a source of essential oils and varnishes.

   Oléorésine de conifères

   • The workers collected turpentine from the pine trees.
   • Turpentine has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
   • The resin was processed to extract pure turpentine.

   Synonymesoleoresin

2. Volatile solventC1formaltechnical

   A volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin, commonly used as a paint thinner, solvent, and in medicinal preparations.

   Essence de térébenthine

   • He used turpentine to clean his paintbrushes.
   • The artist mixed turpentine with oil paints to thin them.
   • Turpentine is also used in some household cleaning products.

   Synonymesspirit of turpentineturps