stereochemical
/ˌstɛrioʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules and how this affects chemical properties and reactions.
- The stereochemical structure of a drug can determine how it interacts with the body.
- The stereochemical configuration of this compound makes it more stable.
- Chemists study stereochemical relationships to understand why some molecules are mirror images of each other.