Trichloride (Noun)
Meaning
Any compound containing three chlorine atoms in each molecule.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Phosphorus trichloride is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is highly reactive with water.
- The chemical formula for titanium trichloride is TiCl3, and it is used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
- Arsenic trichloride is a highly toxic compound that was once used as a pesticide and in the manufacture of certain dyes.
- Antimony trichloride is a white crystalline solid that is used in the manufacture of flame retardants and in the production of certain pigments.
- Boron trichloride is a colorless gas that is highly reactive with water and is used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.