Isostere
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isostere is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any of a group of molecules or ions that have the same number of valence electrons and have chemical or physical similarities. For example, SH, NH2 and CH3 are isosteres of OH.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any of a group of molecules or ions that have the same number of valence electrons and have chemical or physical similarities. For example, SH, NH2 and CH3 are isosteres of OH.
Word Forms
- isosteres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isomer, isosteroid, isotopolog, stereoisomer, isoester, bioisostere.
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