verb · intransitive

desymmetrize

desymmetrize · desymmetrizes · desymmetrized · desymmetrizing

To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both…To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated

Meaning

1 senses

To convert a symmetric molecule into an asymmetric one in such a way that both enantiomers may be isolated

Origin

From de- + symmetrize.

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Forms

desymmetrizes, desymmetrizing, desymmetrized, desymmetrized

Base form	desymmetrize · to desymmetrize
3rd person singular	desymmetrizes
Present participle	desymmetrizing
Past simple	desymmetrized
Past participle	desymmetrized

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	desymmetrize
he, she, it	desymmetrizes

Past simpleLesson

all persons

desymmetrized

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have desymmetrized
he, she, it	has desymmetrized

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will desymmetrize

Word family

1 related words

Relateddesymmetrization

Lessons for this word

3 lessons

A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle