Simple Definition of turpentine

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turpentine

noun

: a type of oil with a strong smell that is used to make paint thinner and to clean paint brushes

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“Turpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/turpentine. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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