Geminal vs. Vicinal

Geminaladjective

(chemistry) Describing identical atoms or groups attached to the same atom in a molecule

Geminaladjective

A pair.

Geminaladjective

denoting substituent atoms or groups, especially protons, attached to the same atom in a molecule.

Geminal

In chemistry, the descriptor geminal refers to the relationship between two atoms or functional groups that are attached to the same atom. The word comes from Latin gemini meaning .

Vicinaladjective

Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring.

Vicinaladjective

(chemistry) Describing identical atoms or groups attached to nearby (especially adjacent) atoms in a molecule.

Vicinaladjective

(mineralogy) Describing subordinate planes on a crystal, which are very near to the fundamental planes in angles, and sometimes take their place.

Vicinaladjective

Near; vicine.

Vicinaladjective

Having the substituted groups on the same carbon atom.

Vicinaladjective

belonging to or limited to a vicinity

Vicinaladjective

neighbouring; adjacent.

Vicinaladjective

relating to or denoting substituents attached to adjacent atoms in a ring or chain.

Vicinaladjective

(of a railway or road) serving a neighbourhood; local.