chiral center

noun

: an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four unique atoms or groups attached to it

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chiral center

• epicenter
• multicenter
• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• tenter
• dissenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer

Medical Definition

chiral center

noun

: an atom especially in an organic molecule that has four different atoms or groups attached to it