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conformational isomerism

conformational isomerism noun: a form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds.

Noun

conformational isomerism (uncountable)

  1. (physical) A form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds

Questions about conformational isomerism

What does conformational isomerism mean?
Conformational isomerism means a form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds.
What part of speech is conformational isomerism?
Conformational isomerism is a noun.

Words near conformational isomerism in the dictionary

  1. conformateurs
  2. conformation
  3. conformational
  4. conformational analyses
  5. conformational analysis
  6. conformational isomerism
  7. conformationally
  8. conformations
  9. conformative
  10. conformator
  11. conformators

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