turpentine
/ˈtɜrpənˌtaɪn/
noun
- A strong-smelling, oily liquid obtained from pine trees, used as a solvent for paint and varnish, and in cleaning products.
- He used turpentine to thin the oil paint before applying it to the canvas.
- Some old-fashioned furniture polishes contain turpentine to help remove wax buildup.
- The smell of turpentine filled the workshop as the artist cleaned her brushes.
verb
- To apply or treat something with turpentine, especially to clean or thin paint.
- Before repainting the door, he turpentined the old varnish to soften it.
- The restorer carefully turpentined the antique frame to prepare it for new gilding.
- She turpentined the brush thoroughly to remove the dried oil paint.