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pyrolignic

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈlɪɡ.nɪk/

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adjective

formalcommontechnicalobsolete/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈlɪɡ.nɪk/

An obsolete adjective relating to or produced by the destructive distillation of wood, such as pyroligneous acid.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к продуктам сухой перегонки древесины или полученное в результате этого процесса, например, пиролизная кислота.
  1. Produced by heating wood C2 formal scientific

    Relating to or derived from the destructive distillation of wood, typically referring to a liquid or acid produced by this process.

    • Pyrolignic acid was historically used as a preservative and disinfectant.
    • The pyrolignic liquid obtained from the process had a strong smoky odor.
    • Chemists studied the pyrolignic compounds for their antiseptic properties.

    🇷🇺Получаемый при нагревании древесины

    Synonyms: pyroligneous