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steric

[ ster-ik, steer- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.

steric

/ ˈstɪər-; ˈstɛrɪk /

adjective

  1. chem of, concerned with, or caused by the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule

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Derived Forms

  • ˈsterically, adverb

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Other Words From

  • steri·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of steric1

First recorded in 1895–1900; ster(eo)- + -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of steric1

C19: from stereo- + -ic

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stereovisionsteric hindrance

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