Terebinthine
Translation of "terebinthine" into Russian
terebinthine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnθiːn/
US
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnˌθin/
terebinthine
more terebinthine Comp.
most terebinthine Super.
The artist used a terebinthine medium to thin the oil paints.
Художник использовал терпентинный растворитель, чтобы разбавить масляные краски.
Definitions
terebinthine
NounUK
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnθiːn/
US
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnˌθin/
Turpentine or a resinous substance obtained from the terebinth tree.
Apothecaries once prescribed terebinthine for respiratory ailments.
terebinthine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnθiːn/
US
/ˌtɛrəˈbɪnˌθin/
Relating to or resembling the terebinth tree or its resin.
The room was filled with a terebinthine aroma, reminiscent of the Mediterranean forests.
Having the smell, qualities, or nature of turpentine or other resin obtained from the terebinth tree.
The artist preferred terebinthine varnishes for their quick-drying properties.