n 1 a  :  a combination, set, or group of three  b  :  an atom or molecule with an even number of electrons that have a net magnetic moment  c  :  CODON  2 a  :  one of three children or offspring born at one birth  b  triplets  pl  :  a group of three offspring born at one birth  3  :  a combination of three lenses <a magnifier made of a cemented >  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  drop·let   triploid 
 
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