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stereospecifically

stereospecifically

9.9
In a way that affects only one three-dimensional shape of a molecule
  • adverb
  • /ˌstɛrɪoʊspɪˈsɪfɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estereoespecíficamente
  • The enzyme catalyzes the reaction stereospecifically, leading to the formation of a single isomer.

Examples

  • When synthesizing these compounds, chemists aimed to create them stereospecifically to ensure the desired spatial arrangement.

  • In the study, the drugs were designed stereospecifically to target only one stereoisomer for effective treatment.

  • These compounds bind stereospecifically to the Ah receptor as shown in several studies. Id. at 5-37 to 5-44.

    Academic text (1993)

Synonyms

stereochemically
vsstereospecifically
  • Specialized
9.9

It shows how atoms sit in space inside a molecule

focuses on changes that affect a specific three dimensional arrangement of atoms

Surface Forms

stereospecifically positive

Morphology

stereospecifically = stereospecific (semi-transparent) = stereo + specific + ally

Formally transparent as 'stereo-' + 'specific' + '-ally', but the technical sense ('stereo-' meaning stereochemical/three-dimensional) is domain-specific and may be unknown to general learners.

Etymology

Stereospecifically combines stereo- meaning 'solid' or 'three-dimensional' and specific meaning 'particular'. So the word describes an action that affects a very particular three-dimensional shape of a molecule.