optical isomer

noun

: one of two or more forms of a compound exhibiting optical isomerism

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“Optical isomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/optical%20isomer. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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