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Asymmetric vs Desymmetrize - What's the difference?

asymmetric | desymmetrize |

As an adjective asymmetric

is (geometry|general) of a shape, not symmetric.

As a verb desymmetrize is

(chemistry) to convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated.

asymmetric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (geometry, general) Of a shape, not symmetric.
  • (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

    • Synonyms

    * asymmetrical * nonsymmetric * unsymmetrical

    Antonyms

    * symmetrical

    See also

    * antisymmetric * dissymmetric * non-symmetric

    desymmetrize

    English

    Verb

    (desymmetriz)
  • (chemistry) To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated

    • Related terms

    *desymmetrization