First Known Use: 1885
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enantiomorph
noun en·an·tio·morph \i-ˈnan-tē-ə-ˌmȯrf\
Definition of ENANTIOMORPH
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: either of a pair of crystals (as of quartz) that are structural mirror images
— en·an·tio·mor·phic \-ˌnan-tē-ə-ˈmȯr-fik\ adjective
— en·an·tio·mor·phism \-ˈmȯr-ˌfi-zəm\ noun
— en·an·tio·mor·phous \-ˈmȯr-fəs\ adjective
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Origin of ENANTIOMORPH
Greek enantios opposite (from enanti facing, from en in + anti against) + International Scientific Vocabulary -morph -morph
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enantiomorph
noun en·an·tio·morph \in-ˈant-ē-ə-ˌmȯrf\
Medical Definition of ENANTIOMORPH
—en·an·tio·mor·phic \-ˌant-ē-ə-ˈmȯr-fik\ or en·an·tio·mor·phous \-fəs\ adjective
—en·an·tio·mor·phism \-ˈmȯr-ˌfiz-əm\ noun
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