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triplets

/ˈtrɪpləts/

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noun

A group of three.

Examples :

"The teacher had to learn the names of the new triplets in her class. "

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One of a group of three.

Examples :

"The triplets in my class all have the same birthday. "

number family group

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One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.

Examples :

"The triplets were all in the same kindergarten class this year. "

family human biology

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A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.

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"The piano sheet music indicated that this section should be played with triplets, making the melody sound faster and more complex. "

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noun

A triquark.

Examples :

"While the term "triplet" in everyday conversation refers to three siblings born at the same time, in particle physics, "triplets" refer to triquarks, which are theoretical particles composed of three quarks. "

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A quantum state with three allowed projections for the spin.

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"The electron's spin has three triplets, meaning it can align in three specific ways in a magnetic field. "

physics energy state technical

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A constructed gem consisting of a thin slice of natural opal sandwiched between a clear glass or quartz top and a synthetic or stone backing that enhances the colour of the opal.

Examples :

"The jeweler showed me rings with opals, explaining that the more affordable ones were triplets, constructed with a thin layer of opal between other materials. "

material mineral appearance