adjective sɪssɪs
Chemistry Denoting or relating to a molecular structure in which two particular atoms or groups lie on the same side of a given plane in the molecule, in particular denoting an isomer in which substituents at opposite ends of a carbon–carbon double bond are on the same side of the bond.
the cis isomer of stilbene
Compare with trans
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, the cis double bond at the centre of the fatty chain in erucamide and oleamide appears vital for slip performance.
- Examples of stereoisomers include the cis and trans isomers of the alkenes.
- But ultraviolet light converts the molecule to the cis isomer, in which both propellers are on the same side.
- Greater reductions occur when cis double bonds are located near the middle of the acyl chains.
- As in our system, here again the cis isomer remains photoactive.
Origin
Independent usage of cis-.
adjectivesɪssɪs
we do not make arbitrary distinctions between trans and cis women
short for cisgender
Example sentencesExamples
- To witness black cis women and trans women support one another is indeed a radical representation of the possibilities of black solidarity.
- It's been really amazing to see the response from our cis allies against transphobia from parts of the radical feminist community.
- I wasn't trying to set up a competition or hierarchy between trans and cis people.
- Trans people tend to be more aware of transphobia than most cis people are.
- They're also implicitly acknowledging that gender is never fixed, it is never a constant for anyone, cis or trans.
- Cooper's take on masculinity is that all of us—male or female, trans or cis—take it for granted, fail to question it, and thus are "complicit" with it.
abbreviationˌsiːʌɪˈɛsˌsiˌaɪˈɛs
Commonwealth of Independent States.
adjectivesissɪs
Chemistry Denoting or relating to a molecular structure in which two particular atoms or groups lie on the same side of a given plane in the molecule, in particular denoting an isomer in which substituents at opposite ends of a carbon–carbon double bond are on the same side of the bond.
the cis isomer of stilbene
Compare with trans
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, the cis double bond at the centre of the fatty chain in erucamide and oleamide appears vital for slip performance.
- Examples of stereoisomers include the cis and trans isomers of the alkenes.
- But ultraviolet light converts the molecule to the cis isomer, in which both propellers are on the same side.
- Greater reductions occur when cis double bonds are located near the middle of the acyl chains.
- As in our system, here again the cis isomer remains photoactive.
Origin
Independent usage of cis-.
adjectivesissɪs
we do not make arbitrary distinctions between trans and cis women
short for cisgender
Example sentencesExamples
- I wasn't trying to set up a competition or hierarchy between trans and cis people.
- To witness black cis women and trans women support one another is indeed a radical representation of the possibilities of black solidarity.
- Cooper's take on masculinity is that all of us—male or female, trans or cis—take it for granted, fail to question it, and thus are "complicit" with it.
- They're also implicitly acknowledging that gender is never fixed, it is never a constant for anyone, cis or trans.
- Trans people tend to be more aware of transphobia than most cis people are.
- It's been really amazing to see the response from our cis allies against transphobia from parts of the radical feminist community.
abbreviationˌsēˌīˈesˌsiˌaɪˈɛs
Commonwealth of Independent States.