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pyroligneous acid [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Wood Products
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

The acidic brown aqueous liquid obtained by condensing the gaseous products of pyrolysis of wood.

CONT

Pyroligneous acid, when distilled, yields wood creosote as a fraction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Produits du bois
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

Phase aqueuse obtenue par condensation des vapeurs provenant de la carbonisation du bois, mélange complexe renfermant en particulier, de l'acide acétique, de l'alcool méthylique et de l'acétone.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Productos madereros
  • Energía de la biomasa
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