enantiomorphism

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another: In chemistry and crystallography, enantiomorphism describes the property where two structures are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed, much like left and right hands.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study of crystal structures often involves analyzing enantiomorphism.
    • The presence of enantiomorphism in a molecule is a key factor in its optical activity.
Advanced Usage
  • "To exhibit enantiomorphism": to display the property of being mirror-image forms.
    • The two crystal forms exhibit perfect enantiomorphism.
  • "The principle of enantiomorphism": the fundamental concept describing this mirror-image relationship.
    • The principle of enantiomorphism is central to understanding chiral molecules.
Variants and Related Words
  • Enantiomer (n): One of a pair of molecules that are mirror images of each other.
    • The two enantiomers of the compound have identical physical properties except for how they rotate light.
  • Enantiomeric (adj): Relating to or being an enantiomer.
    • The mixture had an enantiomeric excess of one form over the other.
  • Chirality (n): The geometric property of a rigid object (or spatial arrangement of points or atoms) of being non-superposable on its mirror image.
    • Chirality is a prerequisite for enantiomorphism.
Synonyms
  • Mirror-image relationship: A descriptive synonym for the core concept.
  • Handedness: Often used informally to describe the chiral property that leads to enantiomorphism.
Related Phrases
  • Optical isomerism: A type of stereoisomerism where molecules are enantiomorphs, differing in their effect on plane-polarized light.
    • Optical isomerism is a direct consequence of molecular enantiomorphism.
Noun
  1. the relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another

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