Absolute configuration
noun
(chem) the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups in a chemical compound about an asymmetric atom also called absolute stereochemistry see chirality
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the m-ss of water vapor present in a unit volume of moist air. historical examples the absolute humidity as a whole decreases as the temperature falls. encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 6, slice 5 various the absolute humidity is low, often less than ten grams per cubic metre. wind and weather alexander mcadie the relative […]
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a fact or circ-mstance that disqualifies a person from lawful marriage. historical examples he did not remember to have met during his long career an invincible resistance or an absolute impediment. the widow lerouge emile gaboriau