enantiomer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a pair of stereoisomers that is the mirror image of the other, but may not be superimposed on this other stereoisomer.

Pronunciation

en-ca-enantiomer.opus

Word forms

enantiomer enantiomers

Etymology

From enantio- + -mer.

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