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turpentine trees

/ˈtɜːrpənˌtaɪn ˈtriz/

Meanings
noun
Any of various trees:

Examples :

"The woodworker preferred using resin from turpentine trees like the slash pine because it produced the best varnish. "
plant nature agriculture

Related Words

Illustration preferred

preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration trees

trees noun

/tɹiːz/

Fast growing function based on Kruskal's tree theorem.

"While seemingly abstract, the term "trees" (referring to fast-growing functions based on Kruskal's tree theorem) helps computer scientists understand how complex algorithms will perform as the size of the data trees they process increases. "

Illustration turpentine

turpentine noun

/ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/

A volatile essential oil obtained from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; it is a complex mixture of monoterpenes; it is used as a solvent and paint thinner.

"The artist used turpentine to clean her paintbrushes after finishing her landscape painting. "

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration various

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration using

using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration varnish

varnish noun

/ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/

A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

"The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "

Illustration like

like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Illustration resin

resin noun

/ˈɹɛzɪn/

A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.

"The sticky resin dripped down the pine tree's bark after it was injured. "

Illustration slash

slash noun

/slaʃ/ /slæʃ/

A slashing action or motion, particularly:

"The artist added a dramatic slash of red paint across the canvas. "