isotactic

i·so·tac·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-suh-tak-tik]
- /ˌaɪ səˈtæk tɪk/
- /ˌaɪsətˈaktɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-tak-tik]
- /ˌaɪ səˈtæk tɪk/

Definitions of isotactic word

adjective isotactic (of a polymer) having the same configuration at successive, regularly spaced positions along the chain. See also configuration (def 4). 1
noun isotactic (of a polymer) in which all the repeating units have the same stereochemical configuration. 1
adjective isotactic (of a stereospecific polymer) having identical steric configurations of the groups on each asymmetric carbon atom on the chain 0
adjective isotactic (chemistry, of a polymer) Having substituents arranged in the same (rather than random) configuration in each repeat unit. 0

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Origin of isotactic

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; iso- + tactic

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Parts of speech for Isotactic

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isotactic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

isotactic usage trend in Literature

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