epimerism
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epimer — [ ɛpɪmə] noun Chemistry each of two isomers with different configurations of atoms about one of several asymmetric carbon atoms present. Derivatives epimeric mɛrɪk adjective epimerism ɪ pɪm , ɛ noun … English new terms dictionary
epimer — n. Chem. either of two isomers with different configurations of atoms about one of several asymmetric carbon atoms present. Derivatives: epimeric adj. epimerism n. Etymology: G (as EPI , MER) … Useful english dictionary
