epimer

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪmə/

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