Definition of syndiotactic in English:
syndiotactic
adjective ˌsɪndʌɪə(ʊ)ˈtaktɪksinˌdī-
Chemistry (of a polymer or polymeric structure) in which the repeating units have alternating stereochemical configurations.
Example sentencesExamples
- In a syndiotactic macromolecule, the configurational repeating unit consists of two configurational base units that are enantiomeric.
- Depending on the location of the side groups and the nature of the starting monomers, linear polymers can have various structural isomers denoted as isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic.
- This specification covers syndiotactic polystyrene materials including homopolymer, copolymers, blends, and impact modified, suitable for molding and extrusion.
- It should also be mentioned that syndiotactic polypropylene is also suitable for recycled uses because it is not cross-linked.
- The diffusional behavior of helium and carbon dioxide in crystalline syndiotactic polystyrene has been studied by means of molecular simulation.
Origin
1950s: from Greek sunduo 'two together' + taktos 'arranged' + -ic.