steric
[ ster-ik, steer- ]
/ ˈstɛr ɪk, ˈstɪər- /
adjective Chemistry.
of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
Sometimes
ster·i·cal.
OTHER WORDS FROM steric
ster·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby steric
British Dictionary definitions for sterically
steric
sterical
/ (ˈstɛrɪk, ˈstɪər-) /
adjective
chem
of, concerned with, or caused by the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule
Derived forms of steric
sterically, adverbWord Origin for steric
C19: from
stereo- +
-ic
Medical definitions for sterically
steric
[ stĕr′ĭk ]
n.
Of or relating to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule; stereochemical.