chirality

Meanings

• noun

  A property of a three-dimensional shape or figure, determined by the way its parts are arranged in space, specifically in relation to the handedness of its axes.

  - "The concept of chirality is important in understanding the behavior of certain molecules."
  - "The chirality of a protein can affect its function in the body."

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Variants

List of all variants of chirality that leads to same result
chiral , chiralities , chirality

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'cheir' meaning hand, due to its relation to the handedness of axes in three-dimensional space.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chirality' was first introduced in the scientific literature by the mathematician Louis Neel in 1956.

2. Chirality is an essential concept in understanding the properties of chiral molecules and their role in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and biology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enantiomers: Molecules that have the same chemical formula but differ in their chirality.

2. Helicity: A related concept that refers to the handedness of helical structures, such as DNA.

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Culture

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Chirality has significant applications in various scientific fields such as chemistry, biology, and physics.

How to Memorize "chirality"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a three-dimensional shape and visualize its axes. Determine which way they are arranged and whether they exhibit left or right-handedness to understand the concept of chirality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'chirality' with the idea of handedness or directionality in three-dimensional space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word 'chirality' and associate it with the idea of 'handedness' to help memorize the term.

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