wood vinegar
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wood vinegar
n.
See pyroligneous acid.
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wood vinegar
n
(Elements & Compounds) another name for pyroligneous acid
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Noun | 1. | wood vinegar - a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure |
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