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chloropicrin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl3NO2 that is used as a pesticide and chemical weapon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: nitrochloroform

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: compound, chemical compound

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