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Amphicheiral
UK
/ˌæm.fɪˈkaɪ.rəl/
US
/ˌæm.fɪˈkɪr.əl/
Translation of "amphicheiral" into Russian
amphicheiral
Adjective
UK
/ˌæm.fɪˈkaɪ.rəl/
US
/ˌæm.fɪˈkɪr.əl/
amphicheiral
more amphicheiral Comp.
most amphicheiral Super.
амфихиральный
The molecule is amphicheiral, meaning it is identical to its mirror image.
Молекула амфихиральная, что означает, что она идентична своему зеркальному отражению.
Definitions
amphicheiral
Adjective
UK
/ˌæm.fɪˈkaɪ.rəl/
US
/ˌæm.fɪˈkɪr.əl/
Relating to or capable of being used with either hand with equal ease; ambidextrous.
The amphicheiral artist could paint with both hands simultaneously, creating two masterpieces at once.
Having a structure that is identical to its mirror image; lacking handedness or chirality.
In knot theory, the figure-eight knot is amphicheiral because it is indistinguishable from its mirror image.