wood vinegar

noun

1. pyroligneous acid.

wood vinegar

noun

1. another name for pyroligneous acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood vinegar¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Wood vinegar when present gives a residue with a tarry or smoky taste and smell.

From Project Gutenberg

The iron cylinder apparatus used in Britain for distilling wood vinegar, would, however, be much more convenient and productive.

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For modifications of the wood-vinegar apparatus, see Charcoal and Pyrolignous Acid.

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