Enantiomer

/ɪˈnæn.tɪˌoʊ.mɚ/

noun

An enantiomer is one of a pair of chemical compounds that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed.

In biochemistry, the two enantiomers of a drug may have different biological effects.

Formal

chiral molecule, stereoisomer, optical activity

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In the context of chemistry, especially when discussing reactions or compounds.

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Compare enantiomers in terms of their biological effects.

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While enantiomers are specific to chemistry, understand that 'mirror images' can be used metaphorically.

isomer

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