oil of turpentine

American  

noun

1. a colorless, flammable, volatile essential oil having a penetrating odor and a pungent, bitter taste, obtained from turpentine oleoresin by distillation: used in paints and varnishes, and in medicine as a carminative, vermifuge, expectorant, rubefacient, and, formerly, as a diuretic.

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oil of turpentine British  

noun

1. another name for turpentine

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Etymology

Origin of oil of turpentine

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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oil of turpentine

One method was to melt wax with oil of turpentine as a vehicle for the colours.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

Dilute sulphuric acid, oil of turpentine, and acetate of lead have also proved themselves useful remedies in my hands.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Counter-irritants, such as mustard, ammonia, or oil of turpentine, may be rubbed on the abdomen when it becomes tender to the touch.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Scour′ing-drops, a mixture of oil of turpentine and oil of lemon used for removing stains.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

The fourth condition is that a suitable lubricant be used; a strong solution of camphor in oil of turpentine is perhaps the most suitable.

From A Handbook of Laboratory Glass-Blowing by Bolas, Bernard D.