trifunctional
adjective
tri·func·tion·al
ˌtrī-ˈfəŋk-shən-ᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a compound with three sites in the molecule that are highly reactive (as in polymerization)
a trifunctional amino acid
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“Trifunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trifunctional. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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