chiral center
noun
: an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four unique atoms or groups attached to it
Examples of chiral center in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Among some of the most expensive pharmaceuticals are those that require a chiral center, the authors explained.
—
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chiral center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiral%20center. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share