Picric acid definition

Picric acid

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WordNet

(1) A yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions

WiktionaryText

2,4,6-trinitro phenol, 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