Epimer Definition
ĕpə-mər
noun
One of two molecules that differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups surrounding only one of two or more chiral atoms in the structure.
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One of two molecules that differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups surrounding only one of two or more chiral atoms in the structure.
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Other Word Forms of Epimer
Noun
Singular:
epimer
Plural:
epimersOrigin of Epimer
epi– -mer isomer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
epi– -mer isomer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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