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stereoisomers

/ˌsteriːoʊaɪˈsɑːmɚz/ /ˌsterioʊaɪˈsɑːmərz/

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

Examples :

"Because the two molecules have the same atoms and bonds, but arranged differently in space, they are stereoisomers. "
chemistry compound biochemistry

Related Words

Illustration compound

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

Illustration exhibits

exhibits noun

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪts/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪts/

An instance of exhibiting.

"The art exhibit was a major success, drawing thousands of visitors. "

Illustration bonds

bonds noun

/bɒndz/ /bɑndz/

Evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.

"The company raised money by selling bonds to investors, promising to pay them interest over time and eventually repay the original amount. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration have

have noun

/hæv/ /həv/

A wealthy or privileged person.

"The wealthy have in our town often send their children to private schools. "

Illustration isomers

isomers noun

/ˈaɪsəmərz/ /aɪˈsɒmərz/

Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

"Glucose and fructose are isomers; they both have the formula C6H12O6, but their atoms are arranged differently. "

Illustration space

space noun

/speɪs/

(heading) Of time.

"The space between classes allowed me to grab a quick lunch. "

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Illustration arranged

arranged verb

/əˈɹeɪndʒd/

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

"She arranged the books on the shelf by color. "

Illustration differently

differently adverb

/ˈdifəɹəntli/

(manner) In a different way.

"My sister approaches problems differently than I do. "

Illustration atoms

atoms noun

/ˈatəmz/

The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

"The air we breathe is made of tiny atoms like oxygen and nitrogen. "