chiral

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English

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Etymology

Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, hand) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

Adjective

chiral (not comparable)

  1. that exhibits chirality (as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix)

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French

Etymology

Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, hand) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ki.ʁal/
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Adjective

chiral (feminine chirale, masculine plural chiraux, feminine plural chirales)

  1. chiral

Derived terms


German

Etymology

Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, hand) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

Adjective

chiral (strong nominative masculine singular chiraler, not comparable)

  1. chiral

Declension