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Meaning of geometric isomerism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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(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.

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

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