trimolecular

American

[trahy-muh-lek-yuh-ler] / ˌtraɪ məˈlɛk yə lər /

adjective

Chemistry.

pertaining to or having three molecules.

trimolecular British

/ ˌtraɪməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

chem of, concerned with, formed from, or involving three molecules

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Etymology

Origin of trimolecular

tri- + molecular

Example Sentences

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The trimolecular polymerization of numerous acetylene compounds—substances containing two trebly linked carbon atoms, —C:C—, to form derivatives of benzene is of considerable interest.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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