Stereoisomers that are not identical but not mirror images. For instance, the d-form of tartaric acid and the meso form constitute a pair of diastereoisomers. Seeoptical activity.
Chemistry
Stereoisomers that are not identical and yet not mirror images. For instance, the d-form of tartaric acid and the meso form constitute a pair of diastereoisomers. Seeoptical activity.