Triplex
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As a general term used in various industries, triplex indicates something with three main components, materials, etc., its meaning depending on the particular industry. (The term triad is often used in a similar fashion.) Examples:
[edit] In architecture
- Triplex buildings, a type of three-unit building (analogous to duplexes)
- A movie theater with three theaters
[edit] In fire protection
- A type of yellow powder used in dry chemical fire extinguishers, good on three types of fire
- A fire-protection fabric with three layers
[edit] In railroading
- 2-8-8-8-2, a type of articulated locomotive with three sets of drivers
- 2-8-8-8-4, a similar articulated locomotive type
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