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picric acid

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pic·ric acid  (pkrk)
n.
A poisonous, explosive yellow crystalline solid, C6H2(NO2)3OH, used in explosives, dyes, and antiseptics.
picric acid [ˈpɪkrɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a toxic sparingly soluble crystalline yellow acid used as a dye, antiseptic, and explosive. Formula: C6H2OH(NO2)3 Systematic name 2,4,6-trinitrophenol See also lyddite
picric acid  (pkrk)
A poisonous, yellow crystalline solid used in explosives, dyes, and antiseptics. Chemical formula: C6H3N3O7.
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Noun1.picric acid - a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions
acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt


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