Description

Tromethamine, also known as Tris Buffer, is a buffering agent used in various medical and laboratory applications to maintain pH levels. It is commonly used in biochemistry and molecular biology for stabilizing enzymes and other biochemical reactions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter this term in contexts related to laboratory procedures or pharmaceutical formulations. It is important to maintain a formal register and to avoid colloquial alternatives that could confuse the audience. Stick to the glossary term 'Tris Buffer' in formal settings to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The laboratory technician prepared the solution using Tromethamine to ensure the pH remained stable during the experiment.

ES: El técnico de laboratorio preparó la solución utilizando Tris Buffer para asegurar que el pH se mantuviera estable durante el experimento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Tromethamine' with 'Trimethamine'; mixing up 'Tris Buffer' with other buffering agents like 'PBS'; mispronouncing 'Tromethamine' leading to confusion with unrelated terms.