Steric Hinderance
Atoms that are too close together in an organic molecule as to prevent the reaction by SN2 back-side attack. mostly refers to technical organic chemistry. Slang: can be used to refer to actually doing well on a chem test and diverting a back-side attack.
"did you get back-side attacked by that orgo test?"
"no, luckily i had enough steric hinderance to prevent an SN2 reaction"
"no, luckily i had enough steric hinderance to prevent an SN2 reaction"
sterical
Rationally contained-in-control of emotion.
When he heard the news of the divorce, he remained sterical.
Hilari-sterical
half hilarious half hysterical. so funny. uber laughable.
Steven Tyler is hilari-sterical!!