epimerism

/ (ɪˈpɪməˌrɪzəm) /

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noun

optical isomerism in which isomers (epimers) can form about asymmetric atoms within the molecule, esp in carbohydrates

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Derived forms of epimerism

epimeric (ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk), adjective

Word Origin for epimerism

C20: German Epimer (see epi-, -mer) + -ism

Words nearby epimerism

epilithic, epilogue, epimedium, epimer, epimere, epimerism, epimerize, epimorphism, epimorphosis, epimyocardium, epimysium

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