English Explanatory Dictionary

stereocentre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

stereocentre stereocentres stereocenter

Etymology

From stereo- + centre.

Synonyms

chiral centre
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