What Is Meant by Superimposable?

: able to be superimposed so as to align with another exactly and show no perceptible difference While the media reported differing conclusions, surprisingly, the curves from the two studies when put on the same graph are almost superimposable …—

What is Superimposable and non Superimposable?

Superimposable Many objects (including molecules) are indistinguishable from their mirror images, so they are superimposable. Non-superimposable Other objects, such as your left and right hands, can be distinguished, they are non-superimposable. ... Words like "MOM" are the same as the mirror image but "DAD" is not.

What is meant by Superimposable in chemistry?

Superimposable (superposable): The ability for an object to be placed over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible. Often interchanged with broader term superposable (the ability for an object to be placed over another object; without the visibility restriction).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.