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wood vinegar

/ˈwʊd ˈvɪnɪɡər/

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/ˈwʊd ˈvɪnɪɡər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТемная жидкость, получаемая при сухой перегонке древесины, состоящая в основном из уксусной кислоты, метанола и других органических соединений. Используется в сельском хозяйстве как натуральный пестицид, кондиционер почвы и стимулятор роста растений.

A dark liquid produced by the destructive distillation of wood, consisting mainly of acetic acid, methanol, and other organic compounds. It is used in agriculture as a natural pesticide, soil conditioner, and plant growth promoter.

  1. Pyroligneous acidC1formal

    A dark liquid produced by the destructive distillation of wood, containing acetic acid, methanol, and other compounds, used as a natural pesticide, soil conditioner, and in traditional medicine.

    ruДревесный уксус

    • Farmers apply wood vinegar to crops as an organic pest repellent.
    • The production of wood vinegar is a byproduct of charcoal making.
    • Wood vinegar is known to improve soil quality and plant growth.