Defn: A combining form from L. ter signifying three times, thrice.
See Tri-, 2.
TERACONIC
Ter`a*con"ic, a. Etym: [Terebic + citraconic.] (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the distillation of terebic acid, and homologous with citraconic acid.
TERACRYLIC
Ter`a*cryl"ic, a. Etym: [Terpene + acrylic.] (Chem.)
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the acrylic series, obtained by the distillation of terpenylic acid, as an only substance having a peculiar cheesy odor.
TERAPH
Ter"aph, n.; pl. Teraphs (.
Defn: See Teraphim.
TERAPHIM
Ter"a*phim, n. pl. Etym: [Heb. teraphim.]
Defn: Images connected with the magical rites used by those
Israelites who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion.
Teraphim were consulted by the Israelites for oracular answers. Dr.
W. Smith (Bib. Dict.).
TERAPIN
Ter"a*pin, n. (Zoöl.)