trinuclear
Definition
Adjective: - Having three nuclei. This term is used in biology and physics to describe a cell, atom, or structure that contains three distinct nuclei.
Usage
The adjective "trinuclear" is a technical term. It is used attributively (before a noun) to describe the specific tri-nucleate nature of an entity. - It modifies nouns like "cell," "complex," or "atom." - It is synonymous with "trinucleate."
Examples
- The biologist observed a trinuclear cell under the microscope, which was an unusual find.
- This reaction pathway involves a trinuclear metal cluster as a catalyst.
- The formation of a trinuclear complex is the key step in this chemical process.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in specialized scientific literature (e.g., cell biology, nuclear physics, inorganic chemistry). It is not common in everyday language.
- It can be used in a hyphenated form when preceding a noun, especially if the combination might be unfamiliar (e.g., "a trinuclear-center protein"). However, the solid form "trinuclear" is standard.
Variants and Related Words
- Trinucleate (adjective): Having three nuclei. This is a direct synonym for "trinuclear."
- Binuclear (adjective): Having two nuclei.
- Multinuclear (adjective): Having multiple nuclei.
Synonyms
- Trinucleate
- Three-nuclei (This is a descriptive phrase, not a single word.)
Antonyms
- Mononuclear (having a single nucleus)
- Anuclear (lacking a nucleus)
Adjective
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having three nuclei
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