trihydrate

trihydrate Definition

tri·hy·drate (trī hī′drāt)

noun

a chemical compound containing three molecules of water

Etymology: tri- + hydrate

trihydrate Related Forms

tri·hy′·drated adjective

trihydrate Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

irinotecan: The active ingredient in Campto is irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate.
nitric: It is the finer Type I PSC's consisting of nitric acid trihydrate which give the spectacular colorful displays.

Noun used with modifier

amoxicillin: Amoxicillin trihydrate is resistant to inactivation by gastric acid secretions and is rapidly absorbed when given orally.
alumina: For cables, one approach is to incorporate a high proportion of fire retardant filler such as alumina trihydrate.
hydrochloride: The active ingredient in Campto is irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate.
citrate: Zinc Citrate trihydrate is a white crystalline, odorless powder with a neutral taste.
zinc: Zinc Citrate trihydrate is a white crystalline, odorless powder with a neutral taste.

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