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ternary

The correct spelling is ternary.

How to pronounce ternary

noun

Say it like: Ter-nar-ee

The correct spelling is ternary. A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce. For example: "Sodic hydroxide, NaOH, is a ternary compound."

Usage Examples

Sodic hydroxide, NaOH, is a ternary compound.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce.
  2. 2.The Holy Trinity.

adjective

  1. 1.Made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplex.
  2. 2.Arranged in groups of three.
  3. 3.To the base three.
  4. 4.Having three variables.
  5. 5.Containing, or consisting of, three different parts, as elements, atoms, groups, or radicals, which are regarded as having different functions or relations in the molecule.

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