trichloroacetic acid
Definition
Noun A strong, corrosive acid produced by chlorinating acetic acid. It is a crystalline solid used as a protein precipitant and cauterizing agent in medicine and as a chemical intermediate in laboratories.
Usage
"Trichloroacetic acid" is a technical/scientific term. It is used as a noncount noun to refer to the chemical compound itself. * The procedure requires a 10% solution of trichloroacetic acid. * Trichloroacetic acid is effective for chemical peels.
Examples
- The laboratory uses trichloroacetic acid to precipitate proteins from the solution.
- A common treatment for certain skin lesions is the application of trichloroacetic acid.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often abbreviated as TCA in medical and laboratory contexts.
- The biopsy sample was fixed in a TCA solution.
Variants and Related Words
- TCA: The standard abbreviation for trichloroacetic acid.
- Trichloroacetate: (Noun) The salt or ester form of trichloroacetic acid.
Synonyms
- Acid, trichloro-: A systematic chemical name variant.
- Protein precipitant: Describes one of its primary laboratory functions.
- Cauterant: Describes one of its primary medical uses.
Noun
- a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
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