trichloride

[ trahy-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a chloride having three atoms of chlorine, as ferric chloride, FeCl 3 .

trichloride

/ traɪˈklɔːraɪd /

noun

1. any compound that contains three chlorine atoms per molecule

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichloride¹

First recorded in 1860–65; tri- + chloride

Example Sentences

Thrown down as a white precipitate when trichloride of antimony is poured into water.

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This solution is the equivalent of one containing 6.5 grains of trichloride to the ounce of water.

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Add a solution of trichloride of gold to one of iodide of potassium.

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Auric chloride, Terchloride of gold, Trichloride of gold, Auri chloridum.

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The mono- and dichlorides are decomposed by water with the formation of the trichloride, and separation of metallic indium.

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