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picric acid
pic·ric ac·id [ pìkrik ássid ]


noun 
Definition:
 
strong crystalline acid: a strong toxic yellow crystalline acid. Use: dyes, antiseptics, high explosives. C6H3N3O7
[< Greek pikros "bitter"]
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