triphenylmethane

tri·phen·yl·meth·ane

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-fen-l-meth-eyn, -feen-]
- /traɪˌfɛn lˈmɛθ eɪn, -ˌfin-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-fen-l-meth-eyn, -feen-]
- /traɪˌfɛn lˈmɛθ eɪn, -ˌfin-/

Definitions of triphenylmethane word

noun triphenylmethane a colorless, crystalline, solid compound containing three benzene rings, C 19 H 16 , from which many dyes are derived. 1
noun triphenylmethane a colourless crystalline solid used for the preparation of many dyes. Formula: (C6H5)3CH 0
noun triphenylmethane a colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, CH(C6H5)3, used in organic synthesis and in making dyes 0

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Origin of triphenylmethane

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; tri- + phenyl + methane

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triphenylmethane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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