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trihydric

Pronunciation: /trʌɪˈhʌɪdrɪk/
Definition of trihydric

adjective

Chemistry
  • (of an alcohol) containing three hydroxyl groups.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from tri- 'three' + hydrogen + -ic

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Definition of trihydric in the US English dictionary

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