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Noun: enantiomer
  1. Either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
    "enantiomers have identical chemical properties but may differ in their biological effects";
    - enantiomorph

Derived forms: enantiomers

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Enantiomer