turpentined

/ˈtɜrpənˌtaɪnd/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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