Definition

Relating to or showing a relationship between two objects that are mirror images of each other.

Example

The two enantiomorphic crystals were identical in composition but differed in their spatial arrangement.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of enantiomorphic crystals?

I think I read something about them in a science article.

Yeah, they show how certain substances can be mirror images.

That's really interesting! I didn't know chemistry could be so cool.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enantiomorphic → It is formed from "enantios" (Greek, meaning opposite) and "morphē" (Greek, meaning form or shape). The word describes something that has opposite forms or shapes, often used in contexts like chemistry or biology to refer to mirror-image structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'opposite' ('enantios') forms or shapes ('morphē') to remember that 'enantiomorphic' refers to things that are mirror images of each other.

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