triatomic

adj

triatomic

adj

Etymology From tri- + atomic.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Consisting of three atoms.

Of a molecule etc.

  • Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen.
Coordinate terms
monatomic, diatomic, tetratomic

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