steric

[ ster-ik, steer- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.

steric

/ ˈstɪər-; ˈstɛrɪk /

adjective

1. chem of, concerned with, or caused by the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule

Derived Forms

• ˈsterically, adverb

Other Words From

• steri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of steric¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; ster(eo)- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of steric¹

C19: from stereo- + -ic