Sigmalike
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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
More examples"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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