en·an·ti·o·morph ( -n n t - -môrf )n. Either of a pair of crystals, molecules, or compounds that are mirror images of each other but are not identical, and that rotate the plane of polarized light equally, but in opposite directions. Also called enantiomer, optical isomer. [Greek enantios, opposite; see ant- in Indo-European roots + -morph.] en·an ti·o·morphic, en·anti·o·morphous adj.en·an ti·o·morphism n. |
enantiomorph [ɛnˈæntɪəˌmɔːf]
n
either of the two crystal forms of a substance that are mirror images of each other
[from Greek enantios opposite + -morph]
enantiomorphic adj
enantiomorphism n
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| Noun | 1. | enantiomorph - either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
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