also: もくす
wood vinegar; pyroligneous acid
A liquid byproduct of wood carbonization, used in agriculture and as a natural deodorizer.
Wood vinegar is sometimes used for soil improvement.
Wood vinegar is produced when making smoked foods.
Standard kanji spelling for wood vinegar.
Alternate reading もくす, restricted to the 木酢 spelling.
Variant kanji form using 醋 instead of 酢; less common.
Compound of 木 (wood) and 酢 (vinegar), referring to the vinegar-like liquid obtained from wood.