How Do You Spell STEREOTROPIC?

Pronunciation: [stˌɛɹɪə͡ʊtɹˈɒpɪk] (IPA)

Stereotropic is a term used in chemistry to describe a chemical reaction that occurs due to the presence of a stereoisomer, a molecule with the same chemical formula but different spatial arrangements. The word is pronounced /ˌstɛrɪəʊˈtrɒpɪk/ and is spelled with the prefix "stereo-" meaning three-dimensional or solid and the suffix "-tropic" meaning attracted to or influenced by. The correct spelling of stereotropic can be challenging for some due to the use of the uncommon prefix and the complexity of the word's pronunciation.

STEREOTROPIC Meaning and Definition

1. Relating to or exhibiting stereotropism.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for STEREOTROPIC

• atereotropic
• ztereotropic
• xtereotropic
• dtereotropic
• etereotropic
• wtereotropic
• srereotropic
• sfereotropic
• sgereotropic
• syereotropic
• s6ereotropic
• s5ereotropic
• stwreotropic
• stsreotropic
• stdreotropic
• strreotropic
• st4reotropic
• st3reotropic
• steeeotropic
• stedeotropic

Etymology of STEREOTROPIC

The word "stereotropic" is derived from two separate etymological components: "stereo" and "tropic".

1. "Stereo" is derived from the Greek word "stereos" (στερεός), meaning "solid" or "three-dimensional". This root has been used in various scientific and technical contexts to indicate something related to solidity, three-dimensionality, or space.

2. "Tropic" is derived from the Greek word "tropos" (τρόπος), meaning "turn" or "direction". This root is commonly used in scientific terminology to indicate the direction, orientation, or turning of something.

By combining these two roots, "stereotropic" refers to something that is directed or oriented in a three-dimensional manner or with reference to spatial relationships.