What does stereoisomer mean?
noun
A stereoisomer is a molecule that has the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms as another molecule but differs in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space. This difference in three-dimensional structure can result in different physical and chemical properties.
Example
"The chemist studied the properties of the stereoisomer to understand its potential applications in medicine."
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