asymmetric centre

English

Noun

asymmetric centre (plural asymmetric centres)

  1. (physical chemistry) An atom having a spatial arrangement of ligands which is not superposable on its mirror image

Usage notes

  • The term asymmetric carbon atom should probably be avoided.

Synonyms

  • centre of asymmetry
  • chirality centre
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