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trit-

combining form
variants: or trito-

Definition of trit- 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: third : tertiary tritonymph tritovum

trit

abbreviation

Definition of trit (Entry 2 of 2)

triturate

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History and Etymology for trit-

Combining form

Greek, from tritos; akin to Greek treis three

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