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asymmetric
[ ey-suh-me-trik, as-uh- ]
adjective
- not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry:
Most faces are asymmetric.
- (of a logical or mathematical relation) holding true of members of a class in one order but not in the opposite order, as in the relation 鈥渂eing an ancestor of.鈥
- Chemistry.
- having an unsymmetrical arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
- noting a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups.
- (of a polymer) noting an atom or group that is within a polymer chain and is bonded to two different atoms or groups that are external to the chain.
asymmetric
/ 藢e瑟-; 藢忙s瑟藞m蓻tr瑟k /
adjective
- not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned
- chem
- (of a molecule) having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetrically
- (of a carbon atom) attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism results
- involving chiral molecules
asymmetric synthesis
- electrical engineering (of conductors) having different conductivities depending on the direction of current flow, as of diodes
- aeronautics having unequal thrust, as caused by an inoperative engine in a twin-engined aircraft
- logic maths (of a relation) never holding between a pair of values x and y when it holds between y and x, as " 鈥s the father of鈥 " Compare symmetric antisymmetric nonsymmetric
Derived Forms
- 藢补蝉测尘藞尘别迟谤颈肠补濒濒测, adverb
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 补路蝉测尘路尘别迟路谤颈路肠补濒路濒测 adverb
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of asymmetric1
Example Sentences
Mr Ackman said the American leader now had "an opportunity to call a 90-day time out, negotiate and resolve unfair asymmetric tariff deals, and induce trillions of dollars of new investment in our country".
Quantum computers capable of breaking asymmetric encryption are thought to be years away.
Russia is gaining ground more quickly than at any time since it launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, despite Kyiv's impressive record of well-publicised asymmetric attacks against its powerful neighbour.
Tutus, frills and tassels were all spotted on the runway - with Stella McCartney stealing the show with her asymmetric dresses in soft fabrics.
In the Nature Astronomy paper, the authors conclude by explaining that they have learned a great deal about how the planet's asymmetric atmosphere impacts the world itself.
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