Sigmalike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of a structure composed of sigma bonds. not-comparable

    "This is at least defensible, for the twisting of the chela is in itself a structural feature that is sigmalike; that is, the twisted chela is intermediate, in respect to the shape of the spicular axis, between the sigma and the normal chela, although in other respects it is a perfectly differentiated chela."

Example

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"This is at least defensible, for the twisting of the chela is in itself a structural feature that is sigmalike; that is, the twisted chela is intermediate, in respect to the shape of the spicular axis, between the sigma and the normal chela, although in other respects it is a perfectly differentiated chela."

Etymology

From sigma + -like.

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