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ATACTIC [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

Of the configuration for a polymer, having the opposite steric configurations for the carbon atoms of the polymer chain [occurring] in equal frequency and more or less at random.

OBS

In contrast to isotactic and syndiotactic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Qualifie un polymère dans lequel les atomes ou groupements constituants sont disposés irrégulièrement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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