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atactic

[ ey-tak-tik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. (of a polymer) not stereospecific; lacking tacticity.

atactic

/ eɪˈtæktɪk /

adjective

  1. chem (of a polymer) having random sequence of the stereochemical arrangement of groups on carbon atoms in the chain; not stereospecific
  2. pathol relating to or displaying ataxia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atactic1

1955–60; a- 6 + -tactic, back formation from tacticity

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