ternary
adjective
ter·​na·​ry
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Definition of ternary
1a
: of, relating to, or proceeding by threes
b
: having three elements, parts, or divisions
c
: arranged in threes
ternary petals
2
: using three as the base
a ternary logarithm
3a
: being or consisting of an alloy of three elements
b
: of, relating to, or containing three different elements, atoms, radicals, or groups
sulfuric acid is a ternary acid
4
: third in order or rank
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ternary
adjective
ter·​na·​ry
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Medical Definition of ternary
1
: having three elements, parts, or divisions
2a
: being or consisting of an alloy of three elements
b
: of, relating to, or containing three different elements, atoms, radicals, or groups
a ternary acid