steric
steric
Definition
steric (ster′ik, stir′-)
adjective
Chem. having to do with the spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule
Etymology: ster(eo-) + -ic
ster′i·cally adverb
steric
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- hindrance: However, steric hindrance is not fully considered in this Version of the Programs for KIND 10 atoms.
- clash: Since there are many steric clashes, we will need to run a short minimisation of this structure before starting molecular dynamics.
- interaction: Furthermore more work needs to be done to settle the dispute whether atomic interaction lines can also indicate steric interactions [ 83 ] .
- effect: The La and Sr cause steric effects due to their very large clouds.
- factor: The frequency factor, A You may also find this called the pre-exponential factor or the steric factor.
- constraint: Steric constraints are covered in more detail in the next section of the course.
Browse dictionary entries near steric
- stereotypy
- stereotypical
- stereotyped
- stereotype
- stereotropism
- stereotomy
- stereotaxy
- stereotaxis
- stereoscopy
- stereoscopic
- steric hindrance
- sterilant
- sterile
- sterility
- sterilize
- sterlet
- sterling
- sterling area
- Sterling Heights
- stern
