trans-

in inorganic nomenclature
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06433
A prefix designating two groups directly across a @C00930@ from each other, i.e. in the polar positions on a sphere, not now generally recommended for precise nomenclature purposes.
Source:
Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 245 [Terms] [Book]
Citation: 'trans-' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06433 RIS BibTex EndNote
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