entgegen


ent·ge·gen (E),

(ent'ge-gen), State in which the two higher-ranking groups attached to the different atoms in a double bond, usually a carbon-carbon double bond, are on opposite sides of the double bond (hence, analogous to trans-). Also occurs when those groups are on opposite sides of a ring structure. [Ger. opposite]

ent·ge·gen

(E) (ent'gā-gen) Term used when the two higher ranking groups, attached to different carbon atoms in a carbon-carbon double bond, are on opposite sides of the double bond (hence, analogous to trans-). [Ger. opposite]