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pyrogallic

 

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Adjective pyrogallic has 1 sense
  1. pyrogallic - of or relating to pyrogallol

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Term: Pyrogallic

Definition:

Pyrogallic is an adjective that refers to or relates to pyrogallol, a chemical compound derived from gallic acid.

Sense 1:

As an adjective, pyrogallic is commonly used to describe something that is associated with or derived from pyrogallol.

Example sentence: The photographic developer contained pyrogallic acid to enhance the tonal range of the images.

Sense 2:

Pyrogallic can also function as a noun, referring to the chemical compound pyrogallol itself.

Example sentence: The scientist studied the unique properties of pyrogallic in the lab.

Sense 3 (Popular):

Pyrogallic is often used in the context of photography and image development.

Example sentence: The artist preferred using pyrogallic developers for their black and white photographs.

Sense 4 (Local):

In certain local communities, pyrogallic may also refer to a traditional dye or pigment derived from pyrogallol.

Example sentence: The artisan hand-dyed the fabric using pyrogallic to achieve a rich, natural color.

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