"stereoselective" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more stereoselective [comparative], most stereoselective [superlative]
Etymology: stereo- + selective Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|stereo|selective}} stereo- + selective Head templates: {{en-adj}} stereoselective (comparative more stereoselective, superlative most stereoselective)
  1. (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction in which the production of one stereoisomer is favoured over all others. Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: stereospecific

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