steric analysis
[/ˈsterɪk əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: steric analyses
análise estérica
1. A chemical analysis method that examines the spatial arrangement and three-dimensional effects of atoms and groups in molecules, particularly how physical bulk affects chemical reactivity and molecular interactions
Steric analysis revealed that the bulky substituents prevented the nucleophile from approaching the reactive center.
A análise estérica revelou que os substituintes volumosos impediram que o nucleófilo se aproximasse do centro reativo.
2. The study of steric hindrance and its effects on reaction rates, molecular conformation, and biological activity
The researcher conducted a steric analysis to understand why one isomer reacted faster than the other.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise estérica para entender por que um isômero reagiu mais rapidamente que o outro.
This is a technical chemistry term used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. It is primarily used in academic, pharmaceutical, and industrial chemistry contexts. There are no cultural variations in its usage—it maintains the same meaning and application whether in Brazil, Portugal, the USA, or other English-speaking countries.
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