trisubstituted

trisubstituted Definition

tri·sub·sti·tuted (trī sub′stə to̵̅o̅t′id, -tyo̵̅o̅t′-)

adjective

containing three groups or atoms introduced into the molecule in place of three original groups or atoms

trisubstituted Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

alkene: The use of stabilized ylides for forming 1,2-( E )- and 1,2-( Z )-disubstituted alkenes and trisubstituted alkenes with high stereocontrol.

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