chloroacetic acid

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chloroacetic acid [ˌklɔːrəʊəˈsiːtɪk], chloracetic acid [ˌklɔːrəˈsiːtɪk]

1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless crystalline soluble strong acid prepared by chlorinating acetic acid and used as an intermediate in the manufacture of many chemicals; monochloracetic acid. Formula: CH₂ClCOOH

2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) either of two related compounds: dichloracetic acid, CHCl₂COOH, or trichloracetic acid CCl₃COOH

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