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chiral center

noun

Definition of CHIRAL CENTER

:  an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four unique atoms or groups attached to it
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First Known Use of CHIRAL CENTER

1970
Medical Dictionary

chiral center

noun

Medical Definition of CHIRAL CENTER

:  an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four different atoms or groups attached to it

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