optical 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
optical isomerism — n. a type of isomerism in which isomeric compounds differ only in the direction in which they rotate the plane of polarized light … English World dictionary
optical isomerism — optinė izomerija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Dviejų erdvinių izomerų, skirtingai sukančių šviesos poliarizacijos plokštumą, buvimas. atitikmenys: angl. optical isomerism rus. оптическая изомерия … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
optical isomerism — optinė izomerija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. optical isomerism vok. optische Isomerie, f rus. оптическая изомерия, f pranc. isomérie optique, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
optical 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 …
optical 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… … Useful english dictionary
optical isomerism — Compounds that are mirror images and differ in turning the plane of polarized light left (L form) or right (D form) … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
optical 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] * * * … Universalium
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 certain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
optical isomer — n one of two or more forms of a compound exhibiting optical isomerism … Medical dictionary
