turpentining (0 synonym found)

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Definition of turpentining:

(n) : A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.
(n) : Any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
(v) : (transitive) To drain resin from (a tree) for use in making turpentine.
(n) : (Australia) A turpentine tree (genus Syncarpia).

Definition of turpentining:

(n) : A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.
(n) : Any oleoresin secreted by the wood or bark of certain trees.
(v) : (transitive) To drain resin from (a tree) for use in making turpentine.
(n) : (Australia) A turpentine tree (genus Syncarpia).

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