steric

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(chemistry) Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

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Atropisomers main Atropisomers are stereoisomers resulting from hindered rotation about single bonds where the steric strain barrier to rotation is high enough to allow for the isolation of the conformers. Source: Internet

By contrast, the cis and trans isomers of the X-Pro peptide bond (where X represents any amino acid) both experience steric clashes with the neighboring substitution and are nearly equal energetically. Source: Internet

In addition, the long polymeric chains can provide a steric or electrosteric stabilization to dispersed particles. Source: Internet

Cyclopropanation of C 60 mostly occurs at the junction of 2 hexagons due to steric factors. Source: Internet

Electrostatic and steric stabilization do not directly address the sedimentation/floating problem. Source: Internet

MOs do not degrade their RNA targets, but instead act via a steric blocking mechanism RNAseH-independent manner. Source: Internet

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