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epimer

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪmə/
Definition of epimer

noun

Chemistry
  • each of two isomers with different configurations of atoms about one of several asymmetric carbon atoms present.

Derivatives

epimeric

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɛrɪk/
adjective

epimerism

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪm-, ɛ-/
noun

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Definition of epimer in the US English dictionary

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