tritide

noun

trit·​ide
ˈtritˌīd
plural -s
: a binary compound of tritium analogous to a hydride

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Etymology

New Latin tritium + English -ide

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“Tritide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tritide. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

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