pseudoasymmetry

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noun

The condition of an atom that is bonded to two enantiomorphic groups.

Similar
pseudochirality
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Meanings

nounpseudoasymmetry (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe condition of an atom that is bonded to two enantiomorphic groups.

    Synonyms: pseudochirality

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe condition of an atom that is bonded to two enantiomorphic groups.

Similar
pseudochirality
Also see
pseudochirality

Origin

From pseudo- + asymmetry.

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pseudoasymmetry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoasymmetry

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“pseudoasymmetry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoasymmetry. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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