First Known Use: 1894
Dictionary
chiral
adjective chi·ral \ˈkī-rəl\
Definition of CHIRAL
: of or relating to a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image
— chi·ral·i·ty \kī-ˈra-lə-tē, kə-\ noun
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Origin of CHIRAL
chir- + 1-al
Medical Dictionary
chiral
adjective chi·ral \ˈkī-rəl\
Medical Definition of CHIRAL
: of or relating to a molecule that is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image
—chi·ral·i·ty \kī-ˈral-ət-ē\ noun, plural chi·ral·i·ties
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