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Steric vs Sferic - What's the difference?

steric | sferic |

As an adjective steric

is (chemistry) relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

As a noun sferic is

a short pulse of electromagnetic radiation produced by lightning.

steric

English

Adjective

  • (chemistry) Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.
  • of the repulsion of atoms due to closeness or arrangement

    • Derived terms

    * sterically * steric hindrance

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    sferic

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A short pulse of electromagnetic radiation produced by lightning

    • Alternative forms

    *spheric ----