steric

🇺🇸 /'sterɪk/ 🇬🇧 /'sterɪk/
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About how the space atoms take up in a molecule affects chemical reactions.

The steric effect caused the chemical reaction to slow down.

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About the space an object or structure takes up.

The steric factors of the sculpture were crucial for fitting it in the gallery.

translation

adj. About how the space atoms take up in a molecule affects chemical reactions.; About the space an object or structure takes up.