turpentin- root words — words with the turpentin- root

The root turpentin- comes from Greek terebinthos, meaning resin tree. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including turpentine, hemiterpene, monoterpene, terebene, terephthalate, terpenoid, turps. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the turpentin- root

Explore words with turpentin- — words containing the turpentin- root and sharing its sense of "resin tree". Examples include turpentine, hemiterpene, monoterpene, terebene, terephthalate, terpenoid, turps. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does turpentin- mean?

The turpentin- root means resin tree, from Greek terebinthos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.