tris
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8.7
- noun
- /trɪs/
- Specialized
- The researcher adjusted the pH using tris to ensure optimal conditions for the reaction.
- tris buffer
- tris HCl
- tris (pH
Examples
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-Hey tris, I really like your hair by the way.
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Now, before I convince you that training is manageable with your current schedule, I want to briefly share my story of how I came to love tris.
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I started doing sprint tris about 3 years ago, increased the distance over time, and just completed my first half Ironman race in September in Augusta, GA.
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Lysine was eluted with tris HCl (pH 9) as its isoelectric point is between 9 and 10 pH, which ensured its complete recovery (Zurawick, 1999).
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Cells were neutralized using 0.4 mol/L Tris (pH 7.5) and stained with 8.0 g/mL of acridine orange for 5 min.
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In the laboratory, we used tris as a buffer to maintain the pH of our experiments.
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To prepare the solution, mix 50 mM tris with distilled water before proceeding.
Synonyms
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4.6
A salt water solution used in labs to keep cells stable
A liquid that helps keep acidity stable in body and lab tests
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tris comes from the chemical name and the start part tri-, which means 'three', just like in triangle or tricycle. The molecule has three similar parts, so scientists shortened the long name to tris, and that is why this common lab buffer is called tris.