cis-trans isomer

noun

Either of a pair of geometric isomers, one having the cis- and one having the trans- configuration.

Meanings

nouncis-trans isomer (plural cis-trans isomers)

plural cis-trans isomers

  1. physicalchemistryEither of a pair of geometric isomers, one having the cis- and one having the trans- configuration.
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