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ternary Definition

ter·nary (tʉrnə rē)

adjective

  1. made up of three parts or things; threefold; triple
  2. third in order or rank
  3. Chem. of or containing three different atoms, elements, radicals, etc.
  4. Math.
    1. having three as a base
    2. involving three variables
  5. Metallurgy of an alloy of three elements

Etymology: ME < L ternarius < terni, three each < tres, three

noun pl. -·ries

Rare a group or set of three

ternary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • alloy: In ternary alloys ( three elements ) three pairs of binary ( two elements ) alloys can also form.
  • graph: The ternary graph includes an optional legend that shows the data input.
  • diagram: The amount of &gamma; ' depends on the chemical composition and temperature, as illustrated in the ternary phase diagrams below.
  • plot: Can handle a distorted page, ternary plots, polar plots.
  • complex: The ternary enzyme substrate complex of PhK supports both proposals for a critical role ( Fig.
  • operator: So be sure to ponder your reasons when choosing the ternary operator.

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