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ALL meanings of ortho

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  • adjective ortho pertaining to or occupying two adjacent positions in the benzene ring. Compare meta2 , para3 . 1
  • noun ortho (chemistry) An isomer of a benzene derivative having two substituents adjacent on the ring. 1
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