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epimerism

British  
/ ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk, ɪˈpɪməˌrɪzəm /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • epimeric adjective

Etymology

Origin of epimerism

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

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