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dissymmetry

[dih-sim-i-tree, dis-sim-] / dɪˈsɪm ɪ tri, dɪsˈsɪm- /


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For the first few years after this discovery Pasteur endeavored by every possible means to secure experimental modifications of some of these phenomena of dissymmetry.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

Pasteur found that the paratartrates were not only dissymmetrical, but that they possessed two forms of dissymmetry.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

None of these substances, however, has any effect on polarized light or shows any dissymmetry in the form of its crystals.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

When chemical action becomes more profound--that is, becomes absolutely analytic or loosening of the original bonds imposed by nature--all dissymmetry disappears.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

Pasteur's own thoughts with regard to dissymmetry rose above even the lofty heights of mere earthly biology.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh


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