trinitrophenol

[ trahy-nahy-troh-fee-nawl, -nol ]

Chemistry.

1. picric acid.

trinitrophenol

/ traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈfiːnɒl /

noun

1. See picric acid
   another name for picric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinitrophenol¹

trinitro- + phenol

Example Sentences

This is then further nitrated into trinitrophenol or picric acid.

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