stereoisomers

[US]/[ˈstɪrɪ.əʊˌɪˈz.məː(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈstɛrɪ.oʊˌɪˈz.məː(r)]/
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Translation

n.molecules that have the same chemical formula and bond connectivity but differ in the spatial arrangement of their atoms; stereoisomers

Phrases & Collocations

identifying stereoisomers

stereoisomers differ

separating stereoisomers

analyzing stereoisomers

stereoisomers exist

chiral stereoisomers

enantiomeric stereoisomers

naming stereoisomers

detecting stereoisomers

stereoisomers' properties

Example Sentences

the drug's efficacy depends on the specific configuration of its stereoisomers.

understanding stereoisomers is crucial in chiral drug development.

these compounds are stereoisomers but are not enantiomers.

the separation of stereoisomers can be challenging in organic chemistry.

diastereomers are a type of stereoisomers that are not mirror images.

the synthesis yielded a mixture of stereoisomers.

chromatography is often used to separate stereoisomers.

the biological activity of a molecule can vary between stereoisomers.

analyzing the ratio of stereoisomers is important for quality control.

the presence of stereoisomers can affect a drug's metabolism.

researchers are investigating the role of stereoisomers in protein interactions.

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