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ˈkaɪ rəlchi·ral
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chiraladjective
Of an object that exhibits chirality, as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix.
Etymology: χείρ.
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chiral
Chirality is a property of asymmetry important in several branches of science. The word chirality is derived from the Greek χειρ (kheir), "hand", a familiar chiral object. An object or a system is chiral if it is distinguishable from its mirror image; that is, it cannot be superimposed onto it. Conversely, a mirror image of an achiral object, such as a sphere, cannot be distinguished from the object. A chiral object and its mirror image are called enantiomorphs (Greek, "opposite forms") or, when referring to molecules, enantiomers. A non-chiral object is called achiral (sometimes also amphichiral) and can be superposed on its mirror image.
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Chiral
Chiral is a puzzle computer game for Mac OS by Ambrosia Software. Gameplay is built around the idea of linking atoms together to make molecules.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chiral in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chiral in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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