Gum turpentine (oil)
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Descripción
The volatile fraction collected from distilling gum thus, which is a balsam exudate obtained from several North American trees. Rosin is the solid, resinous residue left after the distillation of turpentine. Gum turpentine is used chiefly as a solvent and thinner, as a raw material of certain chemicals, such as synthetic camphor, and in medicine.
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Otros términos
- gomterpentijn [nl]
- essence de térébenthine [fr]
- trementina de goma [es]
- turpentine, gum (oil) [en]
- gum spirit [en]