allochiral
|al-lo-chi-ral|
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/ˌæloʊˈkaɪrəl/
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/ˌæləʊˈkaɪrəl/
different handedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochiral' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'cheir' meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'allochiral' was formed by combining the Greek words 'allos' and 'cheir' to describe objects with different handedness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a different hand', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a different chirality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a different handedness or chirality from another object.
The molecule is allochiral to its mirror image.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 15:36