perfluoroacetic acid

noun

The perfluorinated version of acetic acid: trifluoroacetic acid (C₂HF₃O₂)

Meanings

nounperfluoroacetic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe perfluorinated version of acetic acid: trifluoroacetic acid (C₂HF₃O₂)

Synonyms & antonyms

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