trimolecular

[trahy-muh-lek-yuh-ler]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Chemistry.

pertaining to or having three molecules.

trimolecular

/ ˌtraɪməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of trimolecular¹

tri- + molecular

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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.