Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: triphase
Next word: triphibian
Definition of: triphenylmethane
(trī·fen′əl·meth′ān) noun Chem.
A hydrocarbon, (C6H5)3CH, occurring in colorless leaflets: used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of dyes. [<TRI- + PHENYL + METHANE]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: