Enantiomorphic

/ɪˌnæntiːoʊˈmɔrfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or exhibiting enantiomorphism; describing structures or objects that are non-superimposable mirror images.

Etymology

From 'enantiomorph' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This adjective describes the property of being a non-superimposable mirror image in any physical system.

Kelly Says

Crystals can be enantiomorphic—two identical-looking crystals that are actually perfect mirror images of each other. Mineralogists use this concept to classify crystals and understand how atoms arrange themselves in space.

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