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trans1

Syllabification: (trans)
Pronunciation: /tranz, trans/
Definition of trans

adjective

Chemistry
  • denoting or relating to a molecular structure in which two particular atoms or groups lie on opposite sides of a given plane in the molecule, in particular denoting an isomer in which substituents at opposite ends of a carbon-carbon double bond are also on opposite sides of the bond:the trans isomer of stilbeneCompare with cis.

Origin:

independent usage of trans-

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