noun
- objects or molecular structures that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed
Usage: chemistry; crystallography
Examples
- The two enantiomorphs of the drug have different biological effects.
- Left and right hands are common examples of enantiomorphs in nature.
- The crystal exhibited enantiomorphs that rotated light in opposite directions.
- Chemists must separate enantiomorphs to ensure drug safety.
- The molecule and its enantiomorph have identical physical properties except for optical rotation.
- Enantiomorphs are crucial in pharmaceutical research and development.