cis

cis

adj \ˈsis\

Definition of CIS

: characterized by having certain atoms or groups of atoms on the same side of the longitudinal axis of a double bond or of the plane of a ring in a molecule

Origin of CIS

Latin, literally, on this side

First Known Use: 1888

Rhymes with CIS

bis, bliss, bris, cuisse, dis, Dis, hiss, kiss, miss, sis, Swiss, this, vis, wis