- pyroligneous
- Relating to or produced by the dry distillation of wood. [pyro- + L. lignum, wood]
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py·ro·lig·ne·ous (pi″ro-ligґne-əs) [pyro- + ligneous] pertaining to the destructive distillation of wood.
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Pyroligneous — Pyr o*lig ne*ous, Pyrolignic Pyr o*lig nic, a. [Pyro + L. lignum wood: cf. F. pyroligneux.] (Old Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, the acid liquid obtained in the distillation of wood, consisting essentially of impure acetic acid. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyroligneous — [pī΄rō lig′nē əs] adj. [Fr pyroligneux < pyro + L lignum, wood: see LIGNEOUS] produced by the destructive distillation of wood … English World dictionary
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. Contents 1 Chemical components 2 Medicinal uses… … Wikipedia
pyroligneous spirit — pyroligneous alcohol or pyroligneous spirit, = methyl alcohol. (Cf. ↑methyl alcohol) … Useful english dictionary
pyroligneous alcohol — or pyroligneous spirit, = methyl alcohol. (Cf. ↑methyl alcohol) … Useful english dictionary
pyroligneous acid — n. a reddish brown liquid obtained by destructive distillation of wood and containing chiefly acetic acid, methanol, acetone, furfural, and various tars and oils … English World dictionary
pyroligneous acid — noun a red brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars • Syn: ↑wood vinegar • Hypernyms: ↑liquid * * * noun : an acid reddish brown aqueous liquid of empyreumatic odor obtained by … Useful english dictionary
pyroligneous acid — Wood Wood, n. [OE. wode, wude, AS. wudu, wiodu; akin to OHG. witu, Icel. vi?r, Dan. & Sw. ved wood, and probably to Ir. & Gael. fiodh, W. gwydd trees, shrubs.] [1913 Webster] 1. A large and thick collection of trees; a forest or grove; frequently … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyroligneous alcohol. — See methyl alcohol. Also called pyroligneous spirit. [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
pyroligneous acid — medžio actas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Actas, gaunamas be oro kaitinant medieną. atitikmenys: angl. pyroligneous acid; wood vinegar rus. древесный уксус … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
pyroligneous alcohol. — See methyl alcohol. Also called pyroligneous spirit. [1860 65] … Useful english dictionary
