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ˈstɛr ɪk, ˈstɪər-ster·ic

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  1. stericadjective

    Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

  2. stericadjective

    of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

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  1. steric

    Steric effects arise from the spatial arrangement of atoms. When atoms come close together there is a rise in the energy of the molecule. Steric effects are nonbonding interactions that influence the shape (conformation) and reactivity of ions and molecules. Steric effects complement electronic effects, which dictate the shape and reactivity of molecules. Steric repulsive forces between overlapping electron clouds result in structured groupings of molecules stabilized by the way that opposites attract and like charges repel.

Anagrams for steric »

  1. trices

  2. citers

  3. criest

  4. certis

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of steric in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of steric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  • SterischGerman
  • இடக்காரணியையும்Tamil

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