English

Noun

picric acid ‎(uncountable)

1. (chemistry) 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, C₆H₂(NO₂)₃, prepared by the nitration of phenol or of aspirin; a toxic, yellow, explosive substance used in dyes, explosives, and as an antiseptic

Synonyms

• (dated) carbazotic acid

Related terms

• picrate
• picryl
• picrylhydrazine
• picrol

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