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aguarrás

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.ɡwɐˈʁaʃ/low

a·guar·ras

Definition

Volatile and flammable liquid obtained from distilling pine resin, used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.
One must be careful when using turpentine due to its strong smell and flammability.
I cleaned the brush with turpentine to remove the oil paint.
Common collocations
turpentine oil

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-ghuwār'.