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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer.
2. 2
   either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

enantiomorphenantiomorphantimeroptical isomeroptical isomerstereoisomer

Etymology

From enantio- + -mer.

Related phrases

chiral centermirror image

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