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steric

adjective
ste·​ric | \ ˈster-ik How to pronounce steric (audio) , ˈstir-\

Definition of steric

: relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space : spatial
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Other Words from steric

sterically \ ˈster-​i-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce sterically (audio) , ˈstir-​ \ adverb

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 Evidence suggests that accumulation of ice on the Antarctic continent has been offsetting the steric effect for at least several centuries. — Fred Singer, WSJ, "The Sea Is Rising, but Not Because of Climate Change," 15 May 2018

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First Known Use of steric

1898, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for steric

International Scientific Vocabulary stere- + -ic entry 1

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steric

adjective
ste·​ric | \ ˈster-ik How to pronounce steric (audio) , ˈstir- How to pronounce steric (audio) \

Medical Definition of steric

: relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space

Other Words from steric

sterically \ -​i-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce sterically (audio) \ adverb

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