pyroleter (piroleter)

[ The pyroleter is a small double pump worked by hand, which sucks up from tubes on either side muriatic acid and a solution of carbonate of soda. These mingle in a generator forming part of the pump. The carbonic acid gas formed and the solution of salt and acid pa at once down a metal pipe to the hold; along the keelson of the ship runs a perforated wooden box, which admits the dry carbonic acid gas amongst the burning materials. Ure, Dict., IV. 712. pyroligneous (pi-rō-lig'nē-us), a. [ ligne us , of wood: see ligneous .] Generated or procured by the distillation of wood. Also pyro lig no us . - Pyroligneous acid, impure acetic acid obtained by the distillation of wood. - Pyroligneous alcohol, methylic alcohol. - Pyroligneous vinegar, wood-vinegar.