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three-membered

three-membered

8.3
A molecule that has a ring made of three atoms or groups
  • adjective
  • /θriː ˈmɛmbərd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tricíclico
  • Aziridine contains a three-membered ring with one nitrogen atom replacing a carbon.

Examples

  • Cyclopropane is a three-membered ring that is used extensively in organic synthesis.

  • Cyclopropane is a three-membered ring compound commonly studied in organic chemistry.

  • The strain in three-membered rings makes them highly reactive compared to larger rings.

  • The three-membered ring is crucial in organic chemistry.

  • A three-membered compound can exhibit unique properties.

  • In organic chemistry, compounds with a three-membered ring structure are known for their distinct reactivity.

  • The unique bond angles in a three-membered ring contribute to its unusual chemical properties.

Synonyms

3-membered
vsthree-membered
  • Specialized
9.6

Having a ring of three atoms or groups joined together

is the same in meaning but written using words instead of a digit
trimeric
vsthree-membered
  • Specialized
9.5

Made of three joined parts, usually in molecules

is limited to a closed ring of three atoms or groups

How Many Members

five-membered
  • Specialized
8.2
four-membered
  • Specialized
8.2
three-membered
  • Specialized
8.3

Surface Forms

three-membered positive

Morphology

three-membered = three + member (transparent) = three + member + ed

The combination 'three' + 'member' is literal and adding '-ed' forms an adjective meaning 'having three members', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Three-membered is built from three and member, meaning 'three parts'. In chemistry it describes a ring made of three atoms, so the name tells you exactly how many parts are joined in the ring.