PYROLIGNEOUS

pyroligneous, pyrolignic

(adjective) of a substance produced by the effect of heat on wood, especially by destructive distillation

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

pyroligneous (not comparable)

Produced from wood by the action of heat, especially by destructive distillation.

Synonyms

• pyrolignic

Source: Wiktionary

Pyr`o*lig"ne*ous, Pyr`o*lig"nic, a. Etym: [Pyro-+ L. lignum wood: cf. F. pyroligneux.] (Old Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, the acid liquid obtained in the distillation of wood, consisting essentially of impure acetic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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