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dissymmetry

[ dih-sim-i-tree, dis-sim- ]

noun

  1. absence or lack of symmetry.


dissymmetry

/ dɪˈsɪmɪtrɪ; ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk; dɪsˈsɪm-; ˌdɪssɪ- /

noun

  1. lack of symmetry
  2. the relationship between two objects when one is the mirror image of the other See also chirality
  3. another name for chirality
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ»å¾±²õ²õ²â³¾Ëˆ³¾±ð³Ù°ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
  • dissymmetric, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å¾±²õ·²õ²â³¾Â·³¾±ð³Ù·°ù¾±³¦ [dis-i-, me, -trik, dis-si-], »å¾±²õî€È´²â³¾Â·³¾±ð³Ù۾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • »å¾±²õî€È´²â³¾Â·³¾±ð³Ù۾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·ly adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dissymmetry1

First recorded in 1835–45; dis- 1 + symmetry
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These motions are, of course, due to the impact of the molecules, and the irregularity in the distribution of the potential, owing to the roughness and dissymmetry of the wire or filament.

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Pasteur's discoveries in dissymmetry have brought us closer than ever before to the mystery of life.

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In the passing of electricity through gases there is manifested, on the contrary, an evident dissymmetry.

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As to the causes of the formation of the brush or stream, I think it is due to the electrostatic action of the globe and the dissymmetry of the parts.

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Pasteur's own thoughts with regard to dissymmetry rose above even the lofty heights of mere earthly biology.

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