Pronunciation: ˌ tr ī - ˌ klo ̇ r- ō - ə - ' s ē -tik-
Variant: also tri · chlor · ace · tic acid \ - ˌ klo ̇ r- ə - ' s ē -tik- \
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
Date: 1885
: a strong vesicant pungent acid C 2 Cl 3 HO 2 used in weed control and in medicine as a caustic and astringent