| pyroligneous | Relating to or produced by the dry distillation of wood. Origin: pyro-+ L. Lignum, wood (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pyroligneous alcohol | CH3OH;a flammable, toxic, mobile liquid, used as an industrial solvent, antifreeze, and in chemical manufacture; ingestion may result in severe acidosis, visual impairment, and other effects on the central nervous system. Synonym: carbinol, methanol, pyroligneous alcohol, pyroligneous spirit, pyroxylic spirit, wood alcohol, wood naphtha, wood spirit. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyroligneous vinegar | Pyracetic acid;impure acetic acid produced by the destructive distillation of pine tar and wood. Synonym: pyroligneous vinegar. (05 Mar 2000) |