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enantiomer

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnantɪə(ʊ)mə, ɛ-/

Definition of enantiomer

noun

Chemistry
  • each of a pair of molecules that are mirror images of each other.

Derivatives

enantiomeric

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɛrɪk/

adjective

enantiomerically

adverb

Origin:

1930s: from Greek enantios 'opposite' + -mer

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Definition of enantiomer in the US English dictionary

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