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A prefix or combining form (also used adjectively)
indicating the presence of three methyl groups.
Trimethylamine
(n.)
A colorless volatile alkaline liquid, N.(CH3)3,
obtained from herring brine, beet roots, etc., with a characteristic
herringlike odor. It is regarded as a substituted ammonia containing
three methyl groups.
Trimethylene
(n.)
A gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H6, isomeric with propylene
and obtained from it indirectly. It is the base of a series of
compounds analogous to the aromatic hydrocarbons.
Trimetric
(a.)
Same as Orthorhombic.
Trimetrical
(a.)
Same as Trimeter.
Trimly
(adv.)
In a trim manner; nicely.
Trimmed
(imp. & p. p.)
of Trim
Trimmer
(n.)
One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
Trimmer
(n.)
One who does not adopt extreme opinions in politics, or
the like; one who fluctuates between parties, so as to appear to favor
each; a timeserver.
Trimmer
(n.)
An instrument with which trimming is done.
Trimmer
(n.)
A beam, into which are framed the ends of headers in floor
framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing
joists near chimneys, and the like. See Illust. of Header.
Trimming
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Trim
a. from Trim, v.
Trimming
(n.)
The act of one who trims.
Trimming
(n.)
That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust,
ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental
appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a
dish; a relish; -- usually in the pluraltrimmings. --.
Trimming
(n.)
The act of reprimanding or chastisting; as, to give a boy
a trimming.
Trimmingly
(adv.)
In a trimming manner.
Trimness
(n.)
The quality or state of being trim; orderliness;
compactness; snugness; neatness.
Trimorph
(n.)
A substance which crystallizes in three distinct forms,
or which has three distinct physical states; also, any one of these
distinct forms. See Trimorphism, 1.
Trimorphic
(a.)
Alt. of Trimorphous