Enantiomer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enantiomer is a noun meaning (chemistry) One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer.
Meaning
(chemistry) One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer.
Word Forms
- enantiomers
Synonyms for enantiomer
Depending on context, synonyms include enantiomorph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enantiomorph, levorotatory, dextrorotatory, enantiometer, enantiomorphism, stereoconvergence.
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