chiral
Translation
chiral
Examples
Viele Moleküle in der Natur sind chiral.
Many molecules in nature are chiral.
Die beiden Hände sind ein chirales Paar.
The two hands are a chiral pair.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun chiral ... A chiral molecule is not identical to its mirror image.
Similar Words
asymmetric; Antonyms: achiral
Etymology
From Greek 'cheir' meaning 'hand', referring to the 'handedness' of molecules that are mirror images but not superimposable.
Memory Tips
Think of your left and right hands. They are mirror images, but you can't superimpose them. That's what 'chiral' means.