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desymmetrization

desymmetrization noun: 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.

Noun

desymmetrization (plural desymmetrizations)

  1. 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 of desymmetrization

pluraldesymmetrizations

Origin of desymmetrization

From de- + symmetrization.

Questions about desymmetrization

What does desymmetrization mean?
Desymmetrization means 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.
What part of speech is desymmetrization?
Desymmetrization is a noun.
What is the plural of desymmetrization?
The plural of desymmetrization is desymmetrizations.

Words near desymmetrization in the dictionary

  1. desychronization
  2. desyllabified
  3. desyllabifies
  4. desyllabify
  5. desyllabifying
  6. desymmetrization
  7. desymmetrizations
  8. desymmetrize
  9. desymmetrizing
  10. desynapse
  11. desynapsed

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