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chiral

UK
/ˈkaɪrəl/
US
/ˈkaɪrəl/

Translations

chiraladjective
more chiral
Comp.
most chiral
Super.
UK
/ˈkaɪrəl/
US
/ˈkaɪrəl/
chiralChimie ; se dit d’une molécule ou d’un centre asymétrique non superposable à son image dans un miroir.
The chiral nature of the compound makes it crucial in the development of pharmaceuticals.
La nature chirale du composé le rend essentielle dans le développement de médicaments.
Synonyms
asymmetric
non-superimposable
handed

Definitions

chiraladjective
Relating to or denoting a molecule that has a non-superimposable mirror image, often due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon atom.
The chiral nature of the compound makes it crucial in the development of pharmaceuticals.
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