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enantiomorph

enantiomorph

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One of two objects that are mirror images but cannot be placed on top of each other such as molecules
  • noun
  • /ɪˈnæn.ti.əˌmɔrf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : enantiomorfo
  • An enantiomorph is a type of chiral molecule.

Examples

  • The two forms of the crystal are enantiomorphs of each other.

  • The scientist studied the enantiomorphs of the compound.

  • Chemists study the properties of enantiomorphs to understand how they affect biological systems.

  • In biology, certain amino acids exist as left-handed and right-handed enantiomorphs.

  • The two forms of the crystal are enantiomorphs of each other.

  • In biology, certain amino acids exist as left-handed and right-handed enantiomorphs.

  • Chemists study the properties of enantiomorphs to understand how they affect biological systems.

Synonyms

enantiomer
vsenantiomorph
  • Specialized
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One of two chemicals that are mirror images of each other but not identical

is broader, covering mirror-image objects including crystals as well as molecules

Surface Forms

enantiomorph singular
enantiomorphs plural

Morphology

enantiomorph = morph (opaque) = enanti + morph

The prefix 'enanti-' is not a common English morpheme and requires specialized knowledge to understand its meaning related to mirror images.

Etymology

The word enantiomorph comes from Greek parts enanti- meaning 'opposite' and -morph meaning 'form' or 'shape'. It describes a pair that are mirror images but not the same, like left and right hands, so the name helps you remember it means an 'opposite form'.