corset effect
With regard to a stable tetrahedrane derivative with four tertiary butyl substituents…With regard to a stable tetrahedrane derivative with four tertiary butyl substituents enveloping the tetrahedrane core, the theory that bonds in the core are prevented from breaking because this would force the substituents closer together, resulting in van der Waals strain.
Meaning
1 senses(physical, uncountable)With regard to a stable tetrahedrane derivative with four tertiary butyl substituents enveloping the tetrahedrane core, the theory that bonds in the core are prevented from breaking because this would force the substituents closer together, resulting in van der Waals strain.
Origin
By analogy with the compressing effects of a corset worn on the body.By analogy with the compressing effects of a corset worn on the body.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable