Definition of Achiral

1. Adjective. (mathematics chemistry) superimposable on its mirror image; amphichiral ¹

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Definition of Achiral

1. pertaining to a symmetrical molecule [adj]

Medical Definition of Achiral

1. A term used to describe a molecule which, in a given configuration, is superimposible on its mirror image. This is in contrast to chiral molecules which cannot be superimposed on their mirror images. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Achiral

achillodynia
achillorrhaphy
achillotenotomy
achillotomy
achilous
achily
achimenes
achiness
achinesses
aching
achingly
achings
achiote
achiotes
achira
achiral (current term)
achirality
achirotopic
achkan
achkans
achlamydate
achlamydeous
achlorhydria
achlorhydrias
achlorhydric
achlorhydric anaemia
achlorophyllaceous
achlorophyllous
acholeplasma

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