cis

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[sɪs], (Adjective)

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[sɪs], (Adjective)

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- 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
(e.g: the cis isomer of stilbene)


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independent usage of cis-


[ˌsiːʌɪˈɛs], (Abbreviation)

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- Commonwealth of Independent States


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