asymmetric

Variant of asymmetry

asymmetry definition

asym·me·try (ā sim′ə trē)

noun

  1. lack of symmetry
  2. Chem. the asymmetrical structure of a molecule, esp. of stereoisomers containing carbon atoms

Etymology: Gr asymmetria < a-, without + symmetria

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