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Steric Hinderance

Atoms that are too close together in an organic molecule as to prevent the reaction by SN2 back-side attack. mostly refers to technical organic chemistry. Slang: can be used to refer to actually doing well on a chem test and diverting a back-side attack.

"did you get back-side attacked by that orgo test?"
"no, luckily i had enough steric hinderance to prevent an SN2 reaction"

by rudepood September 30, 2009

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Hilari-sterical

half hilarious half hysterical. so funny. uber laughable.

Steven Tyler is hilari-sterical!!

by Mamma J May 10, 2012


sterical

Rationally contained-in-control of emotion.

When he heard the news of the divorce, he remained sterical.

by ikehi11 January 15, 2021