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Review
. 2019 Jan 28;58(5):1248-1250.
doi: 10.1002/anie.201812019. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Bad Language

Jack D Dunitz  1
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Bad Language

Jack D Dunitz. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. .

Abstract

Bad language in stereochemistry-and elsewhere-can lead to sloppy thinking. In this Essay I review the history of stereochemical concepts and vocabulary in the hope that it may contribute a little to better thinking and communication.

Keywords: chirality; language; stereochemistry; symmetry.

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