enantiomorphic
|e-nan-ti-o-mor-phic|
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/ɪˌnæntiəˈmɔrfɪk/
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/ɪˌnæntiəˈmɔːfɪk/
mirror-image form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enantiomorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'enantios' meaning 'opposite' and 'morphē' meaning 'form'.
Historical Evolution
'enantios' and 'morphē' combined to form the modern English word 'enantiomorphic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'opposite form', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a pair of crystal forms that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed.
The enantiomorphic crystals were studied under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 15:58