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Princeton's WordNet

  1. turpentine, oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine, turpsnoun

    volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally

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  1. oil of turpentinenoun

    turpentine

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  1. oil of turpentine

    Oil of turpentine, also known as turpentine oil or simply turpentine, is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. It is commonly used as a solvent in products ranging from paints, varnishes, and artist's oil. It’s also known for its pungent smell and its use in medicine due to its anti-parasitic and antiseptic qualities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oil of turpentine in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oil of turpentine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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