trifunctional

adjective

tri·​func·​tion·​al ˌtrī-ˈfəŋk-shən-ᵊl How to pronounce trifunctional (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a compound with three sites in the molecule that are highly reactive (as in polymerization)
a trifunctional amino acid

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“Trifunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trifunctional. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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