DCCA

D2C3C3A1

A form of dichloroisocyanuric acid — A colorless solid used as an oxidizer.

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Meanings

nounDCCA (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationuncountablechemistryAbbreviation of dichloroisocyanuric acid.

    The warehouse that caught fire contained 99% trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) – used to make chlorinated tablets to control bacteria and algae – and 99% dichloroisocyanuric acid (DCCA), which is used to make swimming pool shock – a treatment used to help break down contaminants.

    2024 November 24, Chris Boyette, “Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe”, in CNN

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
dichloroisocyanuric acid
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