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tris

Today it means: A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent. Full definition →

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tris · noun¹

Abbreviation of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.

tris · noun²

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

tris · noun³

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Tris · proper noun⁴

Shortened from Tristram or Tristan.

Tris · proper noun⁵

From Patricia and Beatrice.

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