turpentin- root words — words with the turpentin- root

The root turpentin- comes from Greek terebinthos, meaning resin tree. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including turpentine, hemiterpene, terebene, terephthalate, 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, terebene, terephthalate, 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.