picric acid

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What does picric acid mean?

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

Where does picric acid come from?

From French picrique, from Ancient Greek πικρός (pikrós, “bitter”).

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