homochiral
|ho-mo-chi-ral|
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/ˌhoʊmoʊˈkaɪrəl/
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/ˌhəʊməʊˈkaɪrəl/
same handedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homochiral' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'kheir' meaning 'hand', referring to the same handedness of molecules.
Historical Evolution
'homos' and 'kheir' combined to form the modern English word 'homochiral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'same handedness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a substance composed of molecules that are all of the same chiral form.
The compound is homochiral, ensuring its effectiveness in the reaction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 16:15