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stereoisomerism

(stĕrˌē-ō-ī-sŏmˈə-rĭzˌəm, stîrˌ-)

noun
Isomerism created by differences in the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

Related Forms:

  • sterˌe·o·iˌso·merˈic (-īˌsə-mĕrˈĭk) adjective

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