Mesomerism vs Taut - What's the difference?
mesomerism | taut |
(chemistry) The property of some molecules of having a structure that cannot be represented by a single structural formula; resonance
Tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.
* 1883:
Experiencing stress or anxiety.
* 1989 Faye Kellerman, The Quality of Mercy
Containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled.
* 2007 Milton C. Sernett, Harriet Tubman: Myth, Memory and History
As a noun mesomerism
is the property of some molecules of having a structure that cannot be represented by a single structural formula; resonance.As an adjective taut is
tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.mesomerism
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(en noun)taut
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* (Scotland)Adjective
(er)- The hawser was as taut as a bowstring - so strong she pulled upon her anchor.
- His outward appearance was calm, but inside he was very taut .
- Quick action and dialogue create a taut story, although it is illustration that shapes the characters.