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Achiral

Definition:

Achiral refers to a chemical or molecular compound that lacks chirality, meaning it cannot exist in two mirror-image forms.

Senses:

1. Chemistry: Not exhibiting chirality or asymmetry.
2. Physics: Having no handedness.

Sample Sentences:

Chemistry:

1. Glucose is an achiral molecule.
2. Achiral compounds are often referred to as meso compounds.
3. The achiral nature of the molecule makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Physics:

1. The physical properties of the substance suggest that it is achiral.
2. In some systems, certain molecules display achiral behavior.

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