trichloroacetic
- noun
- /ˌtraɪklɔːrəˈoʊəsɪk/
- Specialized
- A solution of trichloroacetic acid is commonly used in skin treatments to remove warts and improve texture.
- trichloroacetic acid
Examples
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Trichloroacetic acid can be used to promote healing of persistent tympanic membrane perforations.
Academic text (2006) -
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-precipitable radioactivity was measured in whole blood.
Academic text (1996) -
Researchers employed trichloroacetic acid to safely eliminate damaged tissue during the experiment.
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In dermatology, a formulation with trichloroacetic acid is often applied for chemical peels to enhance skin appearance.
Synonyms
1
7.8
A very strong chemical used in labs to remove proteins and treat skin
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.8
A very strong chemical used in labs to remove proteins and treat skin
How Acidic
- Specialized
12
4.2
- Specialized
8
4.1
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
4.2
- Specialized
3
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
trichloroacetic = acetic acid (semi-transparent) = tri + chloro + acetic
The noun names the chemical compound compositionally (tri- + chloro- + acetic acid); clear in chemical nomenclature but depends on domain knowledge.
Etymology
Trichloroacetic comes from tri- 'three', chloro- 'chlorine', and acetic 'vinegar' or 'acetic acid', and it names a very strong acid. That's why trichloroacetic is used in laboratories and in medical peels: the three chlorine parts make the acid strong enough to remove tissue or to precipitate proteins.