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optical isomers

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optical isomers (pˑ·t·kl īˑ·s·merz),
n.pl molecules that comprise an asymmetric carbon atom, exhibit chiral properties, and are able to rotate plane-polarized light in a counterclockwise or clockwise direction. Also called
enantiomers. See also stereoisomer.

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