English word triisopropyl comes from English tri-, English isopropyl ((chemistry) the univalent organic radical (CH3)2CH-.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tri- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used in combination with a known element name (e.g. 'tri-silicon') to designate an unknown element that would reside three periods lower than the known element on a Mendeleev-type periodic table. See Mendeleev's predicted elements. Three. |
| isopropyl | English (eng) | (chemistry) the univalent organic radical (CH3)2CH-. |
| triisopropyl | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Three isopropyl groups attached to the same atom or group in a molecule. |