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Vicinal

//ˈvɪsɪnəl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Describing identical atoms or groups attached to nearby (especially adjacent) atoms in a molecule. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Describing subordinate planes on a crystal, which are very near to the fundamental planes in angles, and sometimes take their place. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    belonging to or limited to a vicinity wordnet

Etymology

From Latin vīcīnālis.

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