Complete Definition of "asymmetric centre"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=asymmetric centre

#chemistry An atom having a spatial arrangement of ligands which is not superposable on its mirror image

Synonyms
centre of asymmetry
chirality centre

Usage notes
The term asymmetric carbon atom should probably be avoided.

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