trimesitic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tri`me*sit"ic adjective

Etymology

Pref. tri- + mesitylene + -ic.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a tribasic acid, C6H3.(CO2)3, of the aromatic series, obtained, by the oxidation of mesitylene, as a white crystalline substance. Written also trimesic.