regiospecific
/ˌriːdʒɪə(ʊ)spɪˈsɪfɪk/Chemistry
adjective
Of a reaction taking place at a particular site on a molecule: leading to predominant or exclusive formation of one of two or more possible isomeric products; characterized by or characteristic of such a reaction.
Origin
1960s. From classical Latin regio region + specific.
- prime entry
- prime gilt
- prime lens
- primely
- prime meridian
- prime minister
- prime-ministerial
- prime ministering
- prime ministry
- prime mover
- primeness
- prime number
- primer
- prime rate
- prime ratio
- prime rib
- primero
- primer school
- primer seisin
- prime-sign
- primestaff
- prime suspect
- prime the pump
- prime time
- prime tone