PYROGALLIC

pyrogallic

(adjective) of or relating to pyrogallol

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pyrogallic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Of, or relating to pyrogallol (pyrogallic acid).

Source: Wiktionary


Pyr`o*gal"lic, a. Etym: [Pyro- + gallic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid called pyrogallol. See Pyrogallol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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