trans effect

noun

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

Meanings

nountrans effect (plural trans effects)

plural trans effects

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