asymmetric synthesis

noun

The synthesis of a specific enantiomer of a compound (or of a mixture containing more of one enantiomer than the other).

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Meanings

nounasymmetric synthesis (plural asymmetric syntheses)

plural asymmetric syntheses

  1. chemistryThe synthesis of a specific enantiomer of a compound (or of a mixture containing more of one enantiomer than the other).
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