terebinthine

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ter·e·bin·thine

 (tĕr′ə-bĭn′thĭn, -thīn′)
adj.
1. Relating to, consisting of, or resembling turpentine.
2. Of or relating to a terebinth.
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terebinthine

(ˌtɛrɪˈbɪnθaɪn)
adj
1. (Plants) of or relating to terebinth or related plants
2. (Chemistry) of, consisting of, or resembling turpentine
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