spirits of turpentine

American  

Or spirit of turpentine

noun

Chemistry.

1. oil of turpentine.

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spirits of turpentine British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) another name for turpentine

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Etymology

Origin of spirits of turpentine

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

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spirits of turpentine

Let every thing remain in this state for three hours; then pour off the mixture, and clean the glass by washing it with spirits of turpentine.

From A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. by Unknown, Various

When the plate has become sufficiently corroded, the varnish may be washed off with oil, or spirits of turpentine, and the plate may be cleansed with whiting.

From A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. by Unknown, Various

I then dissolved 6 lbs. of bees'-wax in a gallon of spirits of turpentine, and mixed the whole, while warm, thoroughly together.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

The colours are all ground up in it, and then painting is done as in water-colour, using pure spirits of turpentine as a vehicle.

From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Barrington, Mrs. Russell

There is nothing to be done, in both cases, but to wash off the ground with spirits of turpentine, and commence anew.

From A Treatise on Etching by Lalanne, Maxime