pyroligneous acid

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pyroligneous acid

A reddish-brown wood distillate containing acetic acid, methyl alcohol, acetone, and a tarry residue. Also called wood vinegar.

pyroligneous acid

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) the crude reddish-brown acidic liquid obtained by the distillation of wood and containing acetic acid, methanol, and acetone Also called wood vinegar

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pyroligneous acid - a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars

wood vinegar

liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

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