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 — 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… … Medical 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
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