Tris
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tɹɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tris is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent.
More Meanings
- plural of tri
- (organic chemistry) A phosphoric acid ester C₉H₁₅Br₆O₄P formerly used to flameproof clothes and especially children's nightclothes until it was found to cause cancer in animals.
Word Forms
- tris buffer
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