"trisilver" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From tri- + silver. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|tri|silver}} tri- + silver Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trisilver (uncountable)
  1. (inorganic chemistry, especially in combination) Three silver atoms in a compound. Tags: especially, in-compounds, uncountable
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