"trifluoroacetic acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trifluoroacetic acid (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) a strong carboxylic acid used frequently in organic synthesis and as a buffer in liquid chromatography, with the molecular formula C₂HF₃O₂. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: perfluoroacetic acid, perfluoric acid, TFA, trifluoroethanoic acid

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