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Meaning of trichloroisocyanuric acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A white crystalline powder with a chlorine-like odor, used as a disinfectant and a reagent in organic synthesis.

uncountable

Examples

“The warehouse that caught fire contained 99% trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) – used to make chlorinated tablets to control bacteria and algae – and 99% dichloroisocyanuric acid (DCCA), which is used to make swimming pool shock – a treatment used to help break down contaminants.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

trichloromethane trichloromethiazide trichloromethyl trichloromethylsilane trichloromonofluoromethane trichloronitromethane