Dictionary.com

optical isomer

noun Chemistry.

any of two or more isomers exhibiting optical isomerism.

QUIZZES

TAKE THIS QUIZ IF A DAZZLING VOCABULARY IS YOUR DESIDERATUM!

Have the Words of the Day from October 19–25, 2020, made an indelible mark on your memory? Take the quiz to find out!
Question 1 of 7
What does “clement” mean?
having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.
favorite; cherished.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of optical isomer

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby optical isomer

optical fibre, optical flint, optical glass, optical illusion, optical image, optical isomer, optical isomerism, optical mark reading, optical maser, optical microscope, optical mouse
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Scientific definitions for optical isomer

optical isomer

See enantiomer.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.