picro-

1. a combining form representing picric or picric acid in compound words:

   picramic acid.

2. a combining form meaning “bitter”, used in the formation of compound words:

   picrite.

picro-

combining_form

1. bitter

   picrotoxin

Word History and Origins

Origin of picro-¹

from Greek pikros

Example Sentences

A hot solution of potassic cyanide, mixed with picric acid, assumes a blood-red colour, due to the formation of picro-cyanic acid.

From Project Gutenberg

We will begin with the simplest example: the use of picro-carmine, a mixture of neutral ammonium carmine and ammonium picrate.

From Project Gutenberg

Johnson recommends the picro-saccharimeter figured in the text.

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