adjective
- relating to or derived from picric acid, a yellow crystalline compound used in explosives and dyes
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The laboratory stored picric acid in a specially designed container.
- Picric compounds were once commonly used in military explosives.
- The chemist studied the picric derivatives for their explosive properties.
- Safety protocols are essential when handling picric materials.
- The yellow picric stain was difficult to remove from the fabric.
- Picric acid solutions require careful neutralization before disposal.