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Triatomic

Triˊa-tom′ic

,
Adj.
[Pref.
tri-
+
atomic
.]
(Chem.)
(a)
Having three atoms; – said of certain elements or radicals.
(b)
Having a valence of three; trivalent; sometimes, in a specific sense, having three hydroxyl groups, whether acid or basic;
thus, glycerin, glyceric acid, and tartronic acid are each
triatomic
.

Definition 2024


triatomic

triatomic

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Adjective

triatomic

  1. (chemistry, of a molecule etc.) Consisting of three atoms.
    Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen.

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