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turpentine [ˈtɜːpəntaın], turps [tɜː­p­s] N

turpentine
turpentine

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English
The species are commonly known as turpentine trees due to the odour of their resin.
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It has a turpentine-like taste and aromatic scent, and contains a large seed.
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First, a thin coat is applied using a mixture with greater turpentine.
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It is situated to the west of a turpentine tree forest.
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The resin has no aggradation character because it consists of derivatives of diterpenes (resin part) and monoterpenes (part turpentine).
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In this manner, railroad companies, mines, turpentine distilleries and other manufacturers supplemented their workforce with unpaid convict labor.
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He discovered that isoprene could be made from turpentine.
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It is attracted to volatiles released by the trees, such as -pinene, a component of turpentine.
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Turpentine was used as a solvent and illuminant.
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Dyes are added and mixed in turpentine oil if it is not a neutral polish.
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