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TERPIN

TERPIN Ter "pin, n. (Chem. )

 

Defn: A white crystalline substance regarded as a hydrate of oil of turpentine.

 

TERPINOL

Ter "pin *ol, n. Etym: [Terpin + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem. )

 

Defn: Any oil substance having a hyacinthine odor, obtained by the action of acids on terpin, and regarded as a related hydrate.