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English word origin

Etymology of tris

Abbreviation of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent.

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Abbreviation of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A phosphoric acid ester C₉H₁₅Br₆O₄P formerly used to flameproof clothes and especially children's nightclothes until it was found to cause cancer in animals.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

plural of tri

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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