stereoconvergence

noun

In a chemical reaction, The predominant formation of the same stereoisomer (or enantiomer) of a reaction product when two different stereoisomers of the reactant are used in the same reaction.

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Meanings

nounstereoconvergence (plural stereoconvergences)

plural stereoconvergences

  1. In a chemical reaction, The predominant formation of the same stereoisomer (or enantiomer) of a reaction product when two different stereoisomers of the reactant are used in the same reaction.

Origin

From stereo- + convergence.

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stereoconvergence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stereoconvergence

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“stereoconvergence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stereoconvergence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stereoconvergence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stereoconvergence.

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