Vocabulary Entry

tetra

|noun • adjective

noun

A prefix used in chemistry and geometry indicating four.

Example Sentences

"The tetrahedron has four triangular faces."

"In chemistry, a tetrahedral carbon atom is bonded to four other atoms."

"Tetra- is often used in the names of molecules, like tetraethyl."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The tetra color scheme features four distinct hues."

"We designed a tetra format for the presentation."

"A tetra volume can be calculated using a formula that incorporates four vertices."