Associations to the word «Picric»

Wiktionary

PICRIC, adjective. Designating a type of bitter yellow acid.
PICRIC ACID, noun. (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

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