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Chiral
KY-rul
/ˈkaɪrəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Chiral
Dictionary meaning
Having two mirror-image forms that cannot be superimposed on each other.
Examples
- Many pharmaceutical drugs are chiral — only one mirror image is medically active.
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. From Greek 'cheir' (hand).
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