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Picric Acid

Noun: Picric acid is a powerful explosive and yellow crystalline compound with the chemical formula C6H3N3O7. It is used in the manufacturing of dyes, medicines, and as a component in high explosives.

Example Sentence: The laboratory technician carefully handled the container filled with picric acid.

Noun: A yellow crystalline solid, picric acid is used as a reagent in various chemical reactions, including the detection of metals and as a stain for biological specimens.

Example Sentence: The scientist applied a picric acid stain to visualize the cellular structures under the microscope.

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