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Meaning of geometric isomerism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

(dated, deprecated by IUPAC) 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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español isomería geométrica
Français isomérie géométrique
日本語 幾何異性

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

geometric lathe geometric mean geometric multiplicity geometric pen geometric progression geometric sequence

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