Enantiomorphous

/ɪˌnæntiːoʊˈmɔrfəs/ adjective

Definition

Having the property of enantiomorphism; being a non-superimposable mirror image.

Etymology

From 'enantiomorph' + '-ous' (adjective suffix from Latin). This is an alternative adjectival form to 'enantiomorphic,' both describing the same property.

Kelly Says

You'll find 'enantiomorphous' more often in older scientific texts, while modern scientists prefer 'enantiomorphic'—it's a shift toward cleaner terminology, though both mean exactly the same thing.

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