trimolecular

[ trahy-muh-lek-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. pertaining to or having three molecules.

trimolecular

/ ˌtraɪməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of trimolecular¹

tri- + molecular

Example Sentences

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.

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