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desymmetrize

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
desym-metrize
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Etymology

From de- + symmetrize.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

desymmetrizes (present, singular) desymmetrizing (participle, present) desymmetrized (participle, past) desymmetrized (past)

Frequently Paired Words

desymmetrization

Questions

What does desymmetrize mean?
To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated
Where does desymmetrize come from?
From de- + symmetrize.

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