enantiomorph
enantiomorph · enantiomorphs
A mirror image, a form related to another as an object is to its image in a mirrorA mirror image, a form related to another as an object is to its image in a mirror.
Meaning
3 sensesA mirror image, a form related to another as an object is to its image in a mirror.
Either of a pair of crystals that are mirror images of each other, and are optically active.
either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
A similar molecule or compound; an enantiomer.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐναντίος (enantíos, “opposite”) + μορφή (morphḗ, “form”). By surface anFrom Ancient Greek ἐναντίος (enantíos, “opposite”) + μορφή (morphḗ, “form”). By surface analysis, enantio- + -morph.
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Forms
plural: enantiomorphs| Singular | enantiomorph |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical:enantiomer
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedchirality