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asymmetric

[ey-suh-me-trik, as-uh-] / ˌeɪ səˈmɛ trɪk, ˌæs ə- /


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Within this group, Janus materials stand apart because their top and bottom atomic layers are composed of different chemical elements, giving them an asymmetric structure.

From Science Daily

Those businesses underwrite their asymmetric warfare on democratic capitalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold is still one of the best hedges in asymmetric environments, especially if the Fed overcorrects or is no longer in control of the narrative.

From MarketWatch

Unlike most nuclei, which are close to spherical, radium's nucleus has an asymmetric, pear-like shape.

From Science Daily

Still, “Beijing’s dominance in both mining and refining these elements gives it the sort of asymmetric leverage that once belonged to OPEC,” said Innes.

From MarketWatch