ScienceSeptember 7, 2026
stereochemistry
steer-ee-oh-KEM-ih-stree
Definition
The branch of chemistry concerned with the three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'stereos' meaning 'solid' or 'three-dimensional,' combined with the word 'chemistry.'
In the news
The article uses the term to highlight the importance of understanding mirror-image molecular structures in drug development, specifically regarding the tragic history of Thalidomide.
Cockroach milk, mosquito proboscis as a 3D printing nozzle, and buried underwear as a biological indicator
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