optical isomerism
1optical isomerism — Isomerism I*som er*ism, n. (Chem.) The state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances. [1913 Webster] {Physical isomerism} (Chem.), a former term for {optical isomerism}. {optical isomerism} (Chem.), the condition or relation of… …
2optical isomerism — n. a type of isomerism in which isomeric compounds differ only in the direction in which they rotate the plane of polarized light …
3optical isomerism — n stereoisomerism in which the isomers have different effects on polarized light and in which asymmetry of the molecule as a whole or the presence of one or more asymmetrical atoms is responsible for such effects * * * an old division of… …
4optical isomerism — optinė izomerija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Dviejų erdvinių izomerų, skirtingai sukančių šviesos poliarizacijos plokštumą, buvimas. atitikmenys: angl. optical isomerism rus. оптическая изомерия …
5optical isomerism — optinė izomerija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. optical isomerism vok. optische Isomerie, f rus. оптическая изомерия, f pranc. isomérie optique, f …
6optical isomerism — /ɒptɪkəl aɪˈsɒmərɪzəm/ (say optikuhl uy somuhrizuhm) noun a form of isomerism in which the isomers are mirror images, and have equal and opposite optical activity …
7optical isomerism — noun : stereoisomerism in which the isomers have different effects on polarized light and in which asymmetry of the molecule as a whole or the presence of one or more asymmetric atoms is held to be responsible for such effects compare asymmetric… …
8optical isomerism — Compounds that are mirror images and differ in turning the plane of polarized light left (L form) or right (D form) …
9optical isomerism — Chem. stereoisomerism in which the isomers are identical in molecular weight and most chemical and physical properties but differ in their effect on the rotation of polarized light. Cf. dextrorotatory, levorotatory, racemism. [1890 95] * * * …
10Isomerism — I*som er*ism, n. (Chem.) The state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances. [1913 Webster] {Physical isomerism} (Chem.), a former term for {optical isomerism}. {optical isomerism} (Chem.), the condition or relation of certain… …
