1. the property of a molecule or object that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image; handedness.
Usage: chemistry and biochemistry term; commonly used in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical contexts

Examples

• The chirality of a drug molecule can determine whether it is effective or harmful in the human body.
• Amino acids exhibit chirality, which is crucial for their biological function.
• Scientists must carefully control chirality during the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
• The two enantiomers differ only in their chirality, yet they can have very different effects.
• Chirality is a fundamental concept in understanding how molecules interact with biological systems.