English Explanatory Dictionary

pyroligneous acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark liquid, produced by destructive distillation of wood; containing acetic acid, methanol, oils and tars; once used as a commercial source of acetic acid.

Word forms

pyroligneous acid

Synonyms

wood acid wood vinegar
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