triacid

[ trahy-as-id ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. capable of combining with three molecules of a monobasic acid:

   a triacid base.

2. noting acid salts containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms.

triacid

/ traɪˈæsɪd /

adjective

1. (of a base) capable of reacting with three molecules of a monobasic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of triacid¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tri- + acid

Example Sentences

The staining of the blood specimen in triacid requires only a little fixation, cp.

From Project Gutenberg

In triacid preparations the granulation is unstained, and the mast cells appear as clear, polynuclear cells, free from granules.

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They may be counted in leukæmic blood with the aid of the triacid or eosine-methylene blue stain.

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Their true nature is shown by their behaviour with the triacid solution.

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