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Definitions of picric in various dictionaries:
adj - having a very bitter taste
PICRIC - Picric acid is an organic compound with the formula (O2N)3C6H2OH. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). The name "picric" comes from the Gr...
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| Designating a type of bitter yellow acid. |
| A bitter yellow compound obtained by nitrating phenol, used as a dye and in the manufacture of explosives. |
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| Picric acid is an organic compound with the formula (O2N)3C6H2OH. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). The name "picric" comes from the Greek πικρός (pikros), meaning "bitter", reflecting its bitter taste. It is one of the most acidic phenols. Like other highly nitrated organic compounds, picric acid is an explosive, hence its primary use. It has also been used in medicine (antiseptic, burn treatments) and dyes. |