Definition

A chemical compound that contains three oxygen atoms, such as sulfur trioxide (SO3).

Example

Sulfur trioxid is used in the production of sulfuric acid.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on trioxid compounds?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered that trioxid can affect air quality in surprising ways.

That's really interesting! I wonder how it will impact our environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trioxid is formed from the prefix "tri-" (meaning three) and the root "oxid" (from Latin "oxydare", meaning to combine with oxygen). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains three oxygen atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') combined with 'oxygen' ('oxid') to remember that 'trioxid' refers to a compound with three oxygen atoms.

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