The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
pyrolignic — adjective produced from wood by the action of heat Syn: pyroligneous … Wiktionary
pyrolignic — py·ro·lig·nic … English syllables
pyrolignic — adjective of a substance produced by the effect of heat on wood, especially by destructive distillation • Syn: ↑pyroligneous • Pertains to noun: ↑pyrolysis, ↑pyrolysis (for: ↑pyroligneous) * * * nik adjecti … Useful english dictionary
Pyroligneous — Pyr o*lig ne*ous, Pyrolignic Pyr o*lig nic, a. [Pyro + L. lignum wood: cf. F. pyroligneux.] (Old Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, the acid liquid obtained in the distillation of wood, consisting essentially of impure acetic acid. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyroligneous — /puy reuh lig nee euhs/, adj. produced by the distillation of wood. Also, pyrolignic. [1780 90; PYRO + LIGNEOUS] * * * … Universalium
pyroligneous — adjective Produced from wood by the action of heat, especially by destructive distillation. Syn: pyrolignic … Wiktionary
pyroligneous — /paɪroʊˈlɪgniəs/ (say puyroh ligneeuhs) adjective produced by the distillation of wood. Also, pyrolignic. {pyro + Latin ligneus of wood} …
