pyroligneous
/ˌpaɪrəˈlɪɡniəs/
adjective
- Produced by the destructive distillation of wood, especially referring to a liquid (pyroligneous acid) that contains acetic acid, methanol, and other compounds.
- The factory produced pyroligneous liquid from wood waste.
- Pyroligneous acid is used as a natural preservative and flavoring agent.
- Farmers sometimes apply pyroligneous solutions to improve soil health.
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