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Pyroligneous Acid

Description:

Pyroligneous acid is a dark, highly acidic liquid produced from the destructive distillation of wood or other plant materials. It is a byproduct of charcoal production and contains various organic compounds, including acetic acid, methanol, and acetone.

Sample Sentences:

• The farmers used pyroligneous acid as a natural pesticide in their fields.
• When heated, wood releases pyroligneous acid along with other volatile substances.
• Lab analysis confirmed the presence of pyroligneous acid in the liquid sample obtained from the distillation process.

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