dissymmetry

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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 Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

These motions are, of course, due to the impact of the molecules, and the irregularity in the distribution of the potential, owing to the roughness and dissymmetry of the wire or filament.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

As to the causes of the formation of the brush or stream, I think it is due to the electrostatic action of the globe and the dissymmetry of the parts.

From Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency by Tesla, Nikola

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

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

In the passing of electricity through gases there is manifested, on the contrary, an evident dissymmetry.

From The New Physics and Its Evolution by Poincaré, Lucien