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trichloroacetic acid

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tri·chlo·ro·a·ce·tic acid  (tr-klôr--stk, -klr-)
n.
A colorless, deliquescent, corrosive, crystalline compound, CCl3COOH, used as a herbicide and topically as an astringent and antiseptic.
trichloroacetic acid [traɪˌklɔːrəʊəˈsiːtɪk -ˈsɛtɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a corrosive deliquescent crystalline acid with a characteristic odour, used as a veterinary astringent and antiseptic. Formula: CCl3COOH
trichloroacetic acid  (tr-klôr--stk)
A colorless, deliquescent, corrosive, crystalline compound used as a herbicide and topically as an astringent and antiseptic. Chemical formula: C2Cl3O2H.
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Noun1.trichloroacetic acid - a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
trichloracetic acid
acetic acid, ethanoic acid - a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
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Now two studies from Weiping Zhang and colleagues published in the September 2009 issues of the Journal of Water and Health and of Biomarkers provide new evidence that urinary and blood levels of another DBP, trichloroacetic acid (TCAA), make a reliable and valid biomarker for ingestion of this and possibly other nonvolatile DBPs.
Better biomarker of DBP exposure by Spivey, Angela / Environmental Health Perspectives
Other genital warts cures include: o Application of the milky juice from figs (two to three times a day) o Apply apple cider vinegar using a cotton swab o Eat foods that contain beta-carotene and folic acid Imiquimod, Podophyllin and podofilox, and Trichloroacetic acid or TCA are common medicines prsecribed by the medical practitioners against genital warts.
Gential Warts Cure - for a Clean Existence by Benny Wilkinson / Health care industry community
Most superficial peels are made up of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), salicylic acid and a low concentration of trichloroacetic acid (TCA).
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