松脂 (sōng zhī) — turpentine
Definition
Literally 'pine resin,' referring to the raw sticky substance tapped from pine trees. The English word 'turpentine' strictly means the refined solvent distilled from it.
noun
turpentine
Examples
- 松脂。Huà jiā yòng sōng zhī lái xī shì yán liào.The painter uses turpentine to dilute paint.
- 松脂。Zhè píng sōng zhī kě yǐ yòng lái qīng xǐ shuā zi.This bottle of turpentine can be used to clean brushes.
- 松脂，。Zài tōng fēng chù shǐ yòng sōng zhī, yīn wèi tā de qì wèi hěn nóng.Use turpentine in a ventilated area because its smell is strong.
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