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Definition of Picric acid
1. Noun. A yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Medical Definition of Picric acid
1. C6H2(NO2)3OH; 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol;has been used as an application in burns, eczema, erysipelas, and pruritus. Synonym: carbazotic acid, nitroxanthic acid. Origin: G. Pikros, bitter (05 Mar 2000)
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