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From de- + symmetrize.
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desymmetrize
Today it means: To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated Full definition →
Today it means: To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated Full definition →
From de- + symmetrize.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.