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chiral definition

chi·ral (kī′rəl)

adjective

Chem. designating or of an asymmetrical form, as a molecule, that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image

Etymology: chir(o)- + -al

Related Forms:

  • chirality chi·ral′·ity (kī ral′ə tē) noun

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