desymmetrization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English symmetrization English desymmetrization From de- + symmetrization.
Meanings
- Any reaction that results in the loss of one or more symmetry elements, but especially the conversion of a prochiral molecule into a chiral one
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desymmetrizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |