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1. A colorless liquid, C7H8O2, with a peculiar odor. It is the methyl ether of pyrocatechin, and is obtained by distilling guaiacum from wood-tar creosote, and in other ways. It has been used in treating pulmonary tuberculosis. Source: webster
2. A colorless liquid, C7H8O2, with a peculiar odor. It is themethyl ether of pyrocatechin, and is obtained by distilling guaiacumfrom wood-tar creosote, and in other ways. It has been used intreating pulmonary tuberculosis. Source: adambom

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guaiac guaiac tincture guaiac wood Guaiacum officinale Guaiacum sanctum guaiacum wood

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