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triacid

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tri⋅ac⋅id

  [trahy-as-id]
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–adjective Chemistry.
1. capable of combining with three molecules of a monobasic acid: a triacid base.
2. noting acid salts containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms.
Origin:
1885–90; tri- + acid
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tri·ac·id   (trī-ās'ĭd)   
adj.  

  1. Capable of reacting with three molecules of a monobasic acid. Used of a base.

  2. Containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms. Used of an acid or acid salt.

n.  An acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms.
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