pyroligneous acid
chemical compound
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Pyroligneous acid, also known as wood vinegar, is a reddish-brown liquid obtained from the destructive distillation of wood. It is primarily composed of acetic acid, methanol, wood oils, and tars. The term "pyroligneous" itself means obtained by the destructive distillation of wood. This process breaks down wood into various chemical components, yielding this acidic liquid.123
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