Definition of Chiral

1. Adjective. Of an object that exhibits chirality, as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix. ¹

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Definition of Chiral

1. pertaining to an asymmetrical molecule [adj]

Medical Definition of Chiral

1. A term used to describe a molecule which, in a given configuration, cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. This is in contrast to achiral molecules which can be superimposed on their mirror images. The two mirror image versions of the molecule are known as levo (left-handed), abbreviated L, or dextro (right handed), abbreviated D, depending on which way they rotate polarized light. (05 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chiral

chippings
chips
chips with everything
chipset
chipsets
chipshot
chiptune
chiptunes
chipyard
chipyards
chir-
chiragra
chiragras
chiragrical
chiral (current term)
chiral center
chiral centre
chiral compound
chiral crystal
chiral resolution
chiral resolutions
chiral synthesis
chiralgia
chiralised
chiralities
chirality
chiralized
chirally
chiralon

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