turps

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Noun turp has 1 sense

transurethral resection of the prostate, TURP - removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
--₁ is a kind of essential oil, volatile oil; resection; essential oil, volatile oil; resection
--₁ has substances: turpentine, gum terpentine

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Turps

Description:

Turps, short for turpentine, refers to a colorless or yellowish liquid obtained from the resin of pine trees. It is commonly used as a solvent in various applications, including painting, cleaning, and woodworking.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Popular: A solvent used in painting and cleaning.

Example Sentence: The artist mixed turps with oil paint to achieve a smoother consistency.

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Sense 2:

Local: In some regions, "turps" is a colloquial term for turpentine.

Example Sentence: The handyman used a mixture of turps and linseed oil to restore the wooden furniture.

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