diatropic

/daɪˈætrɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a turning away from something, such as a center or axis

“The diatropic shape of the molecule made it difficult to study.”

2. noun

a term used in geometry to describe a figure that is not symmetrical about a center or axis

“The professor explained the concept of a diatropic shape in her lecture.”

Synonyms

  • asymmetric
  • diasymmetric

Antonyms

  • centrosymmetric
  • symmetric