Chloropicrin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chloropicrin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl₃NO₂ that is used as a pesticide and chemical weapon.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl₃NO₂ that is used as a pesticide and chemical weapon.
Word Forms
- chloropicrins
- chlorpicrin
Synonyms for chloropicrin
Depending on context, synonyms include nitrochloroform, trichloronitromethane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chlorpicrin, chloroacetophenone, chloroacetone, chloroacetanilide, chloromethane, methoxychlor.
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