dissymmetry

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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

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 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

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)

If Pasteur's idea as to the dissymmetry of crystals were confirmed, a great scientific advance was assured.

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