steric

[ ster-ik, steer- ]

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

Origin of steric

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; ster(eo)- + -ic
  • Sometimes ster·i·cal .

Other words from steric

  • ster·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for steric

steric

sterical

/ (ˈstɛrɪk, ˈstɪər-) /


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

Origin of steric

1
C19: from stereo- + -ic

Derived forms of steric

  • sterically, adverb

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