geometric isomerism

geometric isomerism definition - medical

ge·o·met·ric isomerism (jēˌə-mĕtˈrĭk)

noun
A form of isomerism displayed by unsaturated compounds or by ring compounds, where rotation about a carbon bond is restricted, as in cis and trans configurations.

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