The word "turpentole" is a rare term that refers to a type of oil obtained from resinous trees such as pine trees. The spelling of the word may seem confusing due to its unique pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription of "turpentole" is /ˈtərpəntoʊl/. This means that the first syllable "turp" is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by the stressed syllable "pen" with a short "e" sound. The final syllable "tole" is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by an "l".
A purified petroleum.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.