stereochemistry

ster·e·o·chem·is·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ster-ee-oh-kem-uh-stree, steer-]
- /ˌstɛr i oʊˈkɛm ə stri, ˌstɪər-/
- /stɪərɪəˈkemɪstrɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ster-ee-oh-kem-uh-stree, steer-]
- /ˌstɛr i oʊˈkɛm ə stri, ˌstɪər-/

Definitions of stereochemistry word

noun stereochemistry the branch of chemistry that deals with the determination of the relative positions in space of the atoms or groups of atoms in a compound and with the effects of these positions on the properties of the compound. 1
noun stereochemistry the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effect of spatial arrangement on chemical properties 0
noun stereochemistry the branch of chemistry dealing with the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups of atoms that make up molecules 0

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Origin of stereochemistry

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; stereo- + chemistry

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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