white turpentine

"White turpentine" is a resin obtained from specific pine trees, historically used for varnishes and in the chemical industry.

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Definition

(historical)A resin obtained from the European silver fir, longleaf pine, or loblolly pine, used in making varnishes.

(technical)The resin derived from the sap wood of certain pine trees, characterized by its yellowish, opaque, sticky masses.

(technical)A pale yellow liquid from pine resin, used as a solvent and in varnish production.

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