Word
ortho
Phoneticsor·tho
/ˈɔɹˌθoʊ/
Definition
adj. describing a chemical where two parts are attached to atoms right next to each other in a ring. It is a technical term used mostly by scientists.
adj. relating to or denoting a benzene derivative in which two substituents are attached to adjacent carbon atoms in the ring. Often used as a prefix in chemical nomenclature.
Examples
“The scientist studied the ortho form of the compound.”
“In organic chemistry, the ortho position refers to the 1,2-relationship between two functional groups on a benzene ring.”
“The reaction yielded a mixture of isomers, but the ortho product predominated due to the specific electronic effects of the starting material.”
Examples
simple
“The scientist studied the ortho form of the compound.”
contextual
“In organic chemistry, the ortho position refers to the 1,2-relationship between two functional groups on a benzene ring.”
complex
“The reaction yielded a mixture of isomers, but the ortho product predominated due to the specific electronic effects of the starting material.”
Usage
Typically used as a prefix or a modifier in technical scientific contexts; often italicized in formal chemical writing.
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