geometric isomerism

English

Noun

geometric isomerism (uncountable)

(chemistry, dated, deprecated by IUPAC) A form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; these are cis- and trans- isomers, respectively.

Synonyms

cis-trans isomerism

Translations

form of isomerism

Chinese:
Cantonese: 幾何異構, 几何异构 (gei² ho⁴ ji⁶ kau³, gei² ho⁴ ji⁶ gau³)

Mandarin: 幾何異構, 几何异构 (jǐhé yìgòu)

French: isomérie géométrique f
Spanish: isomería geométrica f

See also

structural isomerism
optical isomerism

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