atactic

adjective atac·tic \(ˌ)ā-ˈtak-tik\

Definition of ATACTIC

: of, relating to, or being a polymer exhibiting no stereochemical regularity of structure <atactic polypropylene> — compare isotactic

International Scientific Vocabulary ²a- + -tactic

First Known Use: 1957

Medical Dictionary

adjective atac·tic \(ˈ)ā-ˈtak-tik\

: lacking regularity or coordination; specifically : characterized by ataxia

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