English Explanatory Dictionary

desymmetrize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated

Word forms

desymmetrize desymmetrizes desymmetrizing desymmetrized

Etymology

From de- + symmetrize.

Related words

desymmetrization
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