Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or designating epimers, which are diastereomers that differ in configuration at only one of the stereogenic centres.

“The epimeric forms of the compound showed distinct differences in their chemical properties.”

2. adjective

relating to or designating epimers, especially those that have the same configuration at all stereogenic centres except one.

“The researcher studied the epimeric sugars found in various plant extracts.”

3. noun

a pair of epimers.

“The epimeric forms of the sugar molecule were isolated and analyzed separately.”