epimerism
/ (ɪˈpɪməˌrɪzəm) /
noun
optical isomerism in which isomers (epimers) can form about asymmetric atoms within the molecule, esp in carbohydrates
Origin of epimerism
1C20: German Epimer (see epi-, -mer) + -ism
Derived forms of epimerism
- epimeric (ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk), adjective
Words Nearby epimerism
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