PYROLIGNEOUS ACID
\pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊlˈɪɡni͡əs ˈasɪd], \pˌaɪɹəʊlˈɪɡniəs ˈasɪd], \p_ˌaɪ_ɹ_əʊ_l_ˈɪ_ɡ_n_iə_s ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars
By Princeton University
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a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An acid, obtained by distillation from wood, coal, etc., which was once believed to be of a peculiar character. It is now known to be formed of acetic acid and an empyreumatic oil, from which it may be freed; and, in this state, is sold in commerce for Acetum distiliatum, Acetic acid of commerce, Acidum aceticum e Lignovenale. It is used for similar purposes as distilled vinegar, and for preserving animal substances. It has also been used as an antiseptic in gangrene and sphacelus, and to foul ulcers; wherever indeed creasote is indicated. - The dose of the impure pyroligneous acid internally is from five to thirty drops, three or four times a day.
By Robley Dunglison
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clear liquid from the destructive distillation of wood, etc.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Impure acetic a. obtained by the destructive distillation of wood.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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