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
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See also
- structural isomerism
- optical isomerism