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atactic

[ey-tak-tik]
adjective Chemistry.
  1. (of a polymer) not stereospecific; lacking tacticity.
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Origin of atactic

1955–60; a-6 + -tactic, back formation from tacticity
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British Dictionary definitions for atactic

atactic

adjective
  1. chem (of a polymer) having random sequence of the stereochemical arrangement of groups on carbon atoms in the chain; not stereospecific
  2. pathol relating to or displaying ataxia
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