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cis-trans isomerism

cis-trans isomerism noun: a form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; these are cis- and trans- isomers, respectively.

Noun

cis-trans isomerism (uncountable)

  1. (physical) A form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; these are cis- and trans- isomers, respectively.

Questions about cis-trans isomerism

What does cis-trans isomerism mean?
Cis-trans isomerism means a form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; these are cis- and trans- isomers, respectively.
What part of speech is cis-trans isomerism?
Cis-trans isomerism is a noun.

Words near cis-trans isomerism in the dictionary

  1. cis-supremacy
  2. cis-ter
  3. cis-ters
  4. cis-trans
  5. cis-trans isomer
  6. cis-trans isomerism
  7. cis-trans isomers
  8. cis-woman
  9. cis-women
  10. CISA
  11. cisacting

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