ternary

ternary Definition

ter·nary (tʉr′nə rē)

adjective

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 γ ' 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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