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PYROGALLIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pyrogallic mean?
• PYROGALLIC (adjective)
The adjective PYROGALLIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to pyrogallol
Familiarity information: PYROGALLIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to pyrogallol
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
pyrogallol (a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer)
Derivation:
pyrogallol (a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer)
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