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Definition of “enantiomorphism”

enantiomorphism (ɛnˌæntɪəʊˈmɔːfɪzəm) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (chemistry) the fact or state of being enantiomorphic

enantiomorph (ɛnˈæntɪəˌmɔːf Pronunciation for enantiomorph

Definitions

noun

  1. either of the two crystal forms of a substance that are mirror images of each other

Derived Forms

enˌantioˈmorphic adjective
enˌantioˈmorphˌism noun

Word Origin

C19: from Greek enantios opposite + -morph

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