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trifunctional

[ trahy-fuhngk-shuh-nl ]
/ traɪˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /

adjective Chemistry.

pertaining to molecules that can react at three sites.

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Origin of trifunctional

First recorded in 1925–30; tri- + functional

Words nearby trifunctional

trifoliate orange, trifoliolate, trifolium, triforium, triform, trifunctional, trifurcate, trifurcation, trig, triga, trigamous
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