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steric

[ster-ik, steer-]

ster·ic

[ster-ik, steer-]
adjective Chemistry.
of or pertaining to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
Also, ster·i·cal.


Origin:
1895–1900; ster(eo)- + -ic

ster·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Steric is always a great word to know.
So is asymmetric. Does it mean:
having an unsymmetrical arrangement of atoms in a molecule, or noting a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups
a purplish-red, water-soluble powder, C20H11N2O10Na3, an azo dye used chiefly to color pharmaceuticals, food, and garments
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steric or sterical (ˈstɛrɪk, ˈstɪər-)
 
adj
chem of, concerned with, or caused by the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule
 
[C19: from stereo- + -ic]
 
sterical or sterical
 
adj
 
[C19: from stereo- + -ic]
 
'sterically or sterical
 
adv

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steric ster·ic (stěr'ĭk, stēr'-) or ster·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
n.
Of or relating to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule; stereochemical.


ster'i·cal·ly adv.

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