Superposability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011606",
  "term": "Superposability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The property of two or more three-dimensional objects, such as molecules or their models, that allows them to be placed exactly on top of one another so that all their parts coincide. This concept is central to understanding stereoisomerism, particularly enantiomerism, where non-superposable mirror images exist. Molecules that are superposable are identical.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "stereochemical formula"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2220 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/superposability/"
}