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diastereoisomers

/daɪˌæstəriːoʊˈaɪsəmərz/ /daɪˌæstɪrioʊˈaɪsəmərz/

Meanings
noun
A stereoisomer having multiple chiral centres; a diastereoisomer cannot normally be superimposed on the mirror image of another.

Examples :

"Because they have different physical properties, scientists can separate the diastereoisomers of a drug to ensure only the effective form is used. "
chemistry biochemistry compound

Related Words

Illustration properties

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration effective

effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

Illustration superimposed

superimposed verb

/ˌsupərɪmˈpoʊzd/ /ˌsupərɪmˈpoʊst/

To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

"He superimposed the company logo over the image."

Illustration multiple

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

Illustration stereoisomer

stereoisomer noun

/ˌsteriːoʊaɪˈsɑːmər/ /ˌsterioʊaɪˈsɑːmər/

One of a set of the isomers of a compound that exhibits stereoisomerism

""Even though they have the same chemical formula, one stereoisomer of limonene smells like oranges, while the other smells like lemons." "

Illustration diastereoisomer

diastereoisomer noun

/daɪˌæstəriːoʊˈaɪsəmər/ /daɪˌæstɪəriːoʊˈaɪsəmər/

A stereoisomer having multiple chiral centres; a diastereoisomer cannot normally be superimposed on the mirror image of another.

"Because they differ in their spatial arrangement around multiple chiral centers and are not mirror images, erythrose and threose are diastereoisomers of each other. "

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

Illustration centres

centres noun

/ˈsen.tə(ɹ)s/ /ˈsɛn.tɚs/

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

"In geometry class, we learned that the centres of circles are always the same distance from the edge, no matter where on the edge you measure. "