What Does Dissymmetric Mean?

: the absence of or the lack of symmetry.

What is the difference between asymmetric and Dissymmetric?

A dissymmetric molecule may have one axis or more axes of symmetry (Cn). On the other hand, the chiral or dissymmetric molecules which lack even Cn axis (save C1 axis) is termed asymmetric.

What is meant by Disymmetry?

dissymmetry in American English

1. a lack or deficiency of symmetry. 2. symmetry in opposite directions, as of a person's hands.

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