Chem. having to do with the spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule
Origin of steric
ster(eo)- + -icsteric
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steric
also ster·i·cal
adjective
Of or relating to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
Origin of steric
ster(eo)- -icRelated Forms:
- ster′i·cal·ly
adverb
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Adjective
- (chemistry) Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
- of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement
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