What term is used to describe stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other?

Stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are called enantiomers. Enantiomers exhibit chirality, arising from the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, often around a chiral center. The two enantiomers share identical physical properties but differ in their interaction with polarized light and, importantly, their interactions with other chiral molecules, such as enzymes or receptors. This distinctiveness has significant implications in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, where understanding and controlling the stereochemistry of molecules become crucial for ensuring specific biological activities and avoiding undesirable effects associated with different enantiomers.