"picric" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈpɪkɹɪk/ Forms: more picric [comparative], most picric [superlative]
Etymology: From French picrique, from Ancient Greek πικρός (pikrós, “bitter”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|picrique}} French picrique, {{uder|en|grc|πικρός||bitter}} Ancient Greek πικρός (pikrós, “bitter”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} picric (comparative more picric, superlative most picric)
  1. Designating a type of bitter yellow acid. Derived forms: picric acid
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