cis effect

noun

The labilization (making unstable) of ligands which are cis to certain other ligands.

Meanings

nouncis effect (plural cis effects)

plural cis effects

  1. physicalchemistryThe labilization (making unstable) of ligands which are cis to certain other ligands.
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