atactic
[ ey-tak-tik ]
/ eɪˈtæk tɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
(of a polymer) not stereospecific; lacking tacticity.
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British Dictionary definitions for atactic
atactic
/ (eɪˈtæktɪk) /
adjective
chem (of a polymer) having random sequence of the stereochemical arrangement of groups on carbon atoms in the chain; not stereospecific
pathol relating to or displaying ataxia
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