Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tributyltin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.24 in modern English

Syllables: trib-utyltin
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The organic derivative of stannane tributylstannane

noun

Any of many derivatives of this compound that are used as biocides

Etymology

From tributyl + tin.

Inflected Forms

tributyltins (plural)

Questions

What does tributyltin mean?: The organic derivative of stannane tributylstannane
Where does tributyltin come from?: From tributyl + tin.

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