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asymmetric

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a·sym·met·ric  (s-mtrk) also a·sym·met·ri·cal (-r-kl)
adj.
1. Having no balance or symmetry.
2. Chemistry Of or relating to a carbon atom having four different atoms or structural groups attached to it, resulting in an unbalanced spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, so that the molecule cannot be superimposed on its mirror image; chiral.
asym·metri·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.asymmetric - characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
asymmetrical
irregular - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
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French asymmetric [eɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk], asymmetrical [eɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkl] adj → asymétrique
Italian asymmetric [eɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk], asymmetrical [eɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl] adj → asimmetrico/a
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