| 单词 | turpentine |
| 释义 | turpentine n. & v. --n an oleo-resin secreted by several trees esp. of the genus Pinus, Pistacia, Syncarpia, or Copaifera, and used in various commercial preparations. --vtr. apply turpentine to. Phrases and idioms Chian turpentine the type of turpentine secreted by the terebinth. oil of turpentine a volatile pungent oil distilled from turpentine, used in mixing paints and varnishes, and in medicine. Etymology: ME f. OF ter(e)bentine f. L ter(e)binthina (resina resin) (as TEREBINTH) |
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