Definition of "trication" []

• Any cation, of general formula X3+, formed by the removal of three electrons from a neutral species (noun)

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• "Amongst other pretreatment processes, an alternative to trication phosphate coatings will be presented which is compatible with numerous metals and can be used for steel, zinc and aluminium surfaces."