Enantiomorph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enantiomorph is a noun meaning A mirror image, a form related to another as an object is to its image in a mirror.
Meaning
A mirror image, a form related to another as an object is to its image in a mirror.
More Meanings
- Either of a pair of crystals that are mirror images of each other, and are optically active.
- (chemistry) A similar molecule or compound; an enantiomer.
Word Forms
- enantiomorphs
Synonyms for enantiomorph
Depending on context, synonyms include enantiomer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enantiomer, enantiometer, mirroring, homomorph, symmorph, counterpart.
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