tris
Pronunciation: /tɹɪs/
The English word “tris” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A flammable compound which forms a corrosive solution in water and is used as a buffer and emulsifying agent.
- A phosphoric acid ester C₉H₁₅Br₆O₄P formerly used to flameproof clothes and especially children's nightclothes until it was found to cause cancer in animals.
Etymology
Abbreviation of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.
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