triatomic
Americanadjective
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having three atoms in a molecule.
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having three replaceable hydrogen atoms.
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having three replaceable hydroxyl groups.
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Hoy, A. R. & Bunker, P. R. A precise solution of the rotation bending Schrödinger equation for a triatomic molecule with application to the water molecule.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017
Similarly As and Au in Cd appear to be triatomic, and Sn in Pb tetratomic.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
The corresponding group contains phosphorus, arsenic and antimony: bismuth also belongs to it, but was not examined; they are triatomic, diamagnetic and negative.
From Occult Chemistry Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements by A. P. Sinnett
The corresponding group consists of nitrogen, vanadium and niobium; they are triatomic, paramagnetic, and negative.
From Occult Chemistry Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements by A. P. Sinnett
III.—Boron, scandium and yttrium were examined; they are all triatomic, paramagnetic, and positive.
From Occult Chemistry Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements by A. P. Sinnett
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