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stereocontrol

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

control of the stereochemistry of a reaction

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich The stereocontrol that is possible with this type of chemistry is illustrated in the case of cis- and trans-piperylene.

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History

Etymology

From stereo- + control.