pyrogallic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of polyphenol derived from gallic acid, commonly found in plants and used in industry for various purposes.

  - "Pyrogallic acid is used as a catalyst in the production of certain dyes."
  - "The pyrogallic compound in tea is believed to contribute to its antioxidant properties."

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Variants

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pyrogallol , pyrogallols

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Etymology

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Pyrogallic is derived from the Greek words 'pyr' meaning fire and 'gallos' meaning gall or bile, due to the compound's historical association with gallic acid.

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Trivia

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1. Pyrogallic acid was first isolated in 1832 by the French chemist Eugène Soubeiran.

2. Pyrogallic acid is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and alcohol.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gallic acid: A simple organic compound that is the primary component of gallnut and is a precursor to pyrogallic acid.

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Culture

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Pyrogallic has been used extensively in the chemical industry, particularly in the production of dyes, tanning agents, and pharmaceuticals.

How to Memorize "pyrogallic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fire symbol representing the 'pyr' in pyrogallic, and a gallbladder or gallstone symbol representing the 'gallos' in gallic acid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pyrogallic' with the image of a fire gallstone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'PyroGallic: A fire gallstone'

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