Why can’t we get liquid wood?

See query. Rocks—>lava. Wood—>nope… I understand phases of matter in the most vulgar sense.

And yes I’ve read the Wiki, which seems well done.

(This query running in tandem with one on the speed of molecules “in” boiling water.

Thanks.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=828867

Since this question was asked only a few months ago, I’m closing this and referring you to the previous thread.

PS. Leo, I hope you’re not going to start channeling dude_robert for other questions. :wink: