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chiral

UK
/ˈkaɪrəl/
US
/ˈkaɪrəl/

Translations

chiraladjective
more chiral
Comp.
most chiral
Super.
UK
/ˈkaɪrəl/
US
/ˈkaɪrəl/
The molecule has a chiral center.
Молекула имеет хиральный центр.
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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