steric hindrance
steric hindrance · steric hindrances
Any of several effects, most common in organic chemistry, in which the structure or…Any of several effects, most common in organic chemistry, in which the structure or reactivity of a molecule is affected by the physical size and proximity of neighbouring parts of the molecule.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of several effects, most common in organic chemistry, in which the structure or reactivity of a molecule is affected by the physical size and proximity of neighbouring parts of the molecule.
Forms
plural: steric hindrances| Singular | steric hindrance |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable