enantiomer

[US]/ɪˈnæn.tɪ.ə.mə/
[UK]/ɪˈnæn.t̬i.ə.mɚ/
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Translation

n.a molecule that is a mirror image of another molecule

Phrases & Collocations

chiral enantiomer

enantiomeric excess

enantiomeric purity

enantiomer separation

enantiomeric ratio

optical enantiomer

enantiomeric form

enantiomeric mixture

enantiomeric analysis

enantiomeric compounds

Example Sentences

the two enantiomers of the drug have different effects on the body.

researchers are studying the enantiomeric purity of the compound.

enantiomers can be separated using chiral chromatography.

in nature, only one enantiomer of the amino acid is commonly found.

the enantiomeric excess of the sample was measured in the lab.

understanding enantiomers is crucial for developing new pharmaceuticals.

each enantiomer can interact differently with biological receptors.

the synthesis of enantiomers requires specific catalysts.

enantiomers are mirror images of each other, like left and right hands.

pharmaceutical companies often focus on one enantiomer to ensure safety.

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