tritoxide

/ˌtriˈɒksaɪd, -ˈɔks-/

Definitions

1. noun

A three-part oxide, especially a compound containing three oxygen atoms per molecule.

“The chemist studied the properties of tritoxide in her research project.”

2. adjective

Having three oxygen atoms per molecule.

“The tritoxide compound showed promising results in laboratory tests.”

Synonyms

  • oxide
  • trioxide

Antonyms

  • dioxide
  • monoxide