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- [tur-puh n-tahyn]
- /ˈtɜr pənˌtaɪn/
- /ˈtɜː.pən.taɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tur-puh n-tahyn]
- /ˈtɜr pənˌtaɪn/
Definitions of turpentine word
- noun turpentine any of various oleoresins derived from coniferous trees, especially the longleaf pine, Pinus palustris, and yielding a volatile oil and a resin when distilled. 1
- noun turpentine Also called Chian turpentine. an oleoresin exuded by the terebinth, Pistacia terebinthus. 1
- noun turpentine oil of turpentine. 1
- verb with object turpentine to treat with turpentine; apply turpentine to. 1
- verb with object turpentine to gather or take crude turpentine from (trees). 1
- noun turpentine paint thinner, solvent 1
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Origin of turpentine
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; late Middle English, alteration of Middle English ter(e)bentyn(e) < Medieval Latin ter(e)bentīna, for Latin terebinthīna, noun use of feminine of terebinthīnus of the turpentine tree, equivalent to terebinth(us) turpentine tree (< Greek terébinthos) + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Turpentine
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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turpentine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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