What does pyroligneous acid mean?

Definitions for pyroligneous acid
ˌpaɪ rəˈlɪg ni əspy·rolig·neous acid

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pyroligneous acid, wood vinegarnoun

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

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  1. pyroligneous acidnoun

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

Wikipedia

  1. Pyroligneous acid

    Pyroligneous acid, also called wood vinegar or wood acid, is a dark liquid produced by the destructive distillation of wood and other plant materials.[1]

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  1. pyroligneous acid

    Pyroligneous acid, also known as wood vinegar or wood acid, is a dark liquid produced by the destructive distillation of wood. It contains various types of compounds such as acetic acid, methanol, acetone, and other wood tars. It is used in various industries like agriculture, food processing, and health care. Its applications include serving as a natural pesticide, a preservative, and a flavoring agent.

Wikidata

  1. Pyroligneous acid

    Pyroligneous acid, also called wood vinegar, is a dark liquid produced through the natural act of carbonization, which occurs when wood is heated in an airless container during charcoal production.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyroligneous acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyroligneous acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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