ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Achiral

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /eɪˈkaɪɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Achiral is an adjective meaning (geometry, physical chemistry) superimposable on its mirror image; amphichiral.

Meaning

(geometry, physical chemistry) superimposable on its mirror image; amphichiral.

Synonyms for achiral

Depending on context, synonyms include nonchiral.

Antonyms for achiral

Common opposites include chiral.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include amphichiral, amphicheiral, heterochiral, dissymmetrical, homochiral, hexachiral.

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