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Turpentine (which is also called spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, terebenthine, terebenthene, terebinthine and, colloquially, turps) [2] is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. Principally used as a specialized solvent, it is also a source of material for organic syntheses.
A 2-litre (3.5 imp pt) container of white spirit. White spirit (AU, UK and Ireland) [note 1] or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ/ZA), turpentine substitute, and petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. [1]
Zallen tells in detail how turpentine (and rosin) are produced as naval stores. [4] Pine trees especially in North Carolina were tapped for sap which was doubly distilled to make turpentine and rosin (aka resin)–hence the name tar heels. The trees were scored with a ledge called a “box” to collect the sap.
Hexachlorobutadiene, (often abbreviated as "HCBD") Cl 2 C=C(Cl)C(Cl)=CCl 2, is a colorless liquid at room temperature that has an odor similar to that of turpentine.It is a chlorinated aliphatic diene with niche applications but is most commonly used as a solvent for other chlorine-containing compounds.
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Myrcene, or β-myrcene, is a monoterpene.A colorless oil, it occurs widely in essential oils.It is produced mainly semi-synthetically from Myrcia, from which it gets its name.
(The Center Square) – Nearly 30,000 state jobs will no longer have degree requirements in California after a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “The state has now removed college degrees or other ...
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