Diastereoisomeric

/ˌdaɪæstərioʊaɪsəˈmɛrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or exhibiting the properties of diastereoisomers; describing molecules that have different three-dimensional structures but the same molecular formula.

Etymology

Adjectival form of 'diastereoisomer,' formed by adding the '-ic' suffix to create a descriptive term used in chemistry.

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When scientists synthesize new drugs, they must carefully control diastereoisomeric purity because even slightly different spatial arrangements can mean the difference between healing and harming!

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