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(chemistry) Any atom in a molecule such that the interchange of two of its substituent groups leads to the formation of a stereoisomer..
Use stereocentre when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Stereocentre means (chemistry) Any atom in a molecule such that the interchange of two of its substituent groups leads to the formation of a stereoisomer..
Common synonyms include chiral centre.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use stereocentre where its definition matches the intended context.
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