steric
adj/ˈstɛɹɪk/
Etymology From ster(eo)- (“3D”) + -ic.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
2
of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement
- Derived terms
- electrosteric, heterosteric, homosteric, nonsteric, sterically, steric hindrance, thermosteric
- Related terms
- isosteric, allosteric, intrasteric, halosteric, holosteric