turpentined
/ˈtɜrpənˌtaɪnd/
adjective
- Treated, mixed, or covered with turpentine (a strong-smelling liquid used for thinning paint or cleaning brushes).
- He wiped the brush on a turpentined cloth to remove the varnish.
- The artist's studio smelled of turpentined rags and oil paint.
- The old wooden floor had a turpentined finish that gave it a glossy shine.
verb
- Past tense of turpentine: to apply or treat something with turpentine.
- He carefully turpentined the antique furniture to remove the old wax.
- The worker turpentined the surface before applying the new coat of stain.
- She turpentined the paintbrush to soften the dried paint.