trisodium
Three sodium atoms
Trisodium is a prefix in chemistry indicating a compound containing three sodium atoms, typically replacing three hydrogen atoms in an acid.
The most common example is trisodium phosphate, a cleaning agent and food additive: trisodium phosphate cuts through grease effectively.
The term appears mainly in technical and ingredient contexts.
Substance mixed in
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- leaveningSubstance causing dough expansion
PO₄ ion compound
- compoundCombined into one
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- alkalinityAcid-neutralizing capacity
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
chelating · sequestrant · hygroscopic · hydrolysis · solubility · precipitate · reagent · titration
Chemical cleaning agent
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- boilerWater-heating vessel
descaling · degreasing · emulsifier · commercial · bulk · supply-chain · regulation · effluent
additive
Substance mixed in
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
leavening · food-grade · anticaking · cheese-making · curing
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
- compoundCombined into one
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- alkalinityAcid-neutralizing capacity
crystalline · chelating · sequestrant · hygroscopic · hydrolysis · solubility · precipitate · reagent · titration · synthesis
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- textilesWoven or knit materials
boiler · descaling · degreasing · emulsifier · commercial · bulk · supply-chain · regulation · effluent · eutrophication