isotactic

/aɪsoʊˈtæktɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a polymer chain that has a regular, symmetrical arrangement of substituents or side groups.

“The isotactic nature of the polymer was crucial for its application in the field of materials science.”

2. noun

A polymer or other molecule that has an isotactic arrangement of substituents or side groups.

“Researchers studied the properties of isotactic polymers to develop new materials.”

Synonyms

  • stereoregular
  • stereoregular polymer

Antonyms

  • atactic
  • stereorandom