achiralt

Achiralt is a name that has appeared in diverse contexts but does not correspond to a single, well-defined subject in major reference works. In scientific literature, Achiralt is sometimes encountered as a misspelling or variant of the term achiral, which describes objects or molecules that are superimposable on their mirror image.

In chemistry, achirality refers to the absence of chirality. Chirality is a geometric property of a structure not superimposable on its mirror image; achiral compounds possess elements of symmetry, such as mirror planes or centers of inversion.

Because Achiralt has no widely recognized definition, there are no authoritative geographical, organizational, or cultural entries associated with the exact name. When the term appears in fiction or fan works, it is typically used as a proper name for a place, group, or character, but such usage is not standardized.

Etymology: the root is from the prefix a- meaning without and chiral from Greek cheir, “hand,” but its occurrence as an independent concept is not established outside those uses.

Related terms: achiral, chirality, enantiomer, stereochemistry.

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