Meanings
nounFischer projection (plural Fischer projections)
plural Fischer projections
- A two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional organic molecule by projection, used mainly in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Origin
Devised by Hermann Emil Fischer in 1891.
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Fischer projection. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fischer%20projection
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