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gum turpentine (oil)


Identification code: 300015290



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  • gum spirit
  • turpentine, gum

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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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