noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of a chemical reaction that yields specific stereoisomers as products. countable, physical, uncountable
2. 2
   The property of a polymer that has a specific spatial arrangement of its constituent atoms. countable, physical, uncountable

Etymology

From stereo- + specificity.

Related phrases

chemical reaction

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