noun

tris

trihs

Tris (noun) means a chemical compound (tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) commonly used in laboratories as a buffering agent. Example: “The biochemist prepared a tris buffer for the DNA extraction.”

noun

A chemical compound (tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) commonly used in laboratories as a buffering agent.

"The biochemist prepared a tris buffer for the DNA extraction."

How to use tris

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lab chemical used to keep a solution's acidity stable.

When to use it

Technical/scientific term.

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Etymology

Shortened from the full chemical name tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane.

Rhymes for tris

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tris” mean?

The word “tris” means a chemical compound (tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) commonly used in laboratories as a buffering agent. In plain terms, a lab chemical used to keep a solution's acidity stable.

How do you pronounce “tris”?

“Tris” is pronounced trihs (/tɹɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “tris” in a sentence?

Here is “tris” used in a sentence: “The biochemist prepared a tris buffer for the DNA extraction.”

What part of speech is “tris”?

“Tris” is a noun.