Volatile oil, in short (5)

I believe the answer is:

turps

(Other definitions for turps that I've seen before include "Paint/varnish ingredient" , "Brush cleaning fluid" , "Paintbrush cleaner" , "Spirit used in paints" , "Paint thinner or solvent (abbr)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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