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steric

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈstɛɹɪk/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ster(eo)- (“3D”) + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: estèric — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Dutch: sterische — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Greek: στερικός (sterikós) — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Irish: steireach — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Italian: sterico — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Korean: 입체의 (ipche'ui) — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Spanish: estérico — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space
  • Welsh: sterig — relating to the arrangement of atoms in space