: a chemical bond in which three pairs of electrons are shared by two atoms in a molecule compare double bond, single bond
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebBut something more may be at work: The triple bond of Z, for instance, might add to DNA’s stability and rigidity, and perhaps influence some of its other physical properties.Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2021
Word History
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
triple bond
noun
tri·ple bond ˈtrip-əl-
: a chemical bond in which three pairs of electrons are shared by two atoms in a molecule and which is usually represented in chemical formulas by three lines compare double bond, unsaturatedsense b