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stereochemistry (iou)



stereochemistry noun. L19.
[from STEREO- + CHEMISTRY.]
The branch of chemistry that deals with theoretical differences in the relative position in space of atoms in a molecule, in relation to differences in the optical and chemical properties of the substances. Also, the stereochemical properties of something; a stereochemical configuration or arrangement.
stereochemical adjective pertaining to stereochemistry L19.
stereochemically adverb as regards the relative spatial positions of atoms L19.
stereochemist noun an expert in or student of stereochemistry M20.