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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A trivalent radical
2. 2
   A free radical having a three unpaired electrons
3. 3
   A word or root in a Semitic language which consists of three consonants in its root formula.

Adjective

1. 1
   Which consists of three consonants in its root formula. not-comparable

Etymology

From tri- + radical.

Related phrases

free radical

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