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Synonyms for stereocentre

Most common

chiral centre

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Any atom in a molecule such that the interchange of two of its substituent groups leads to the formation of a stereoisomer.

Related words

Other spellings
stereocenter

Forms

Plural
stereocentres

Popularity over time

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stereocentresteady

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