Meanings
nountrichloroacetic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe chlorinated derivative of acetic acid CCl₃-COOH used as a herbicide and topical antiseptic.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
Similar
trichloracetic acid
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