Definitions

1. noun

A tritomite is an extinct genus of trilobites, a type of marine arthropod.

“The paleontologist spent years studying the unique tritomite fossils discovered in the remote region.”

2. noun

In chemistry, a tritomite is a theoretical compound made of titanium, oxygen, and other elements.

“The chemist hypothesized the existence of a new compound, which she later discovered to be similar to a theoretical tritomite.”