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epimerism

British

/ ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk, ɪˈpɪməˌrɪzəm /

noun

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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