unsymmetrical

Definition of unsymmetricalnext

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Recent Examples of unsymmetrical The unsymmetrical appearance of the gas and dust lanes in Dracula's Chivito in this stunning Hubbleimage indicates that dynamic processes are occurring within the disk as its morphology is gradually shaped by interactions with its surroundings. Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2025 Fuels such as nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine are toxic and corrosive, while liquid hydrogen and oxygen must be stored at extremely low temperatures, posing risks of leakage, brittleness in metals, and explosive vaporization. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025 It is believed that North Korea’s previous space rockets used unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine as fuel and dinitrogen tetroxide as an oxidizer. TIME, 29 May 2024 Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical. Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2021 This shrinking market has opened the door to the Angara rocket, which has the advantage of not using environmentally hazardous fuel for each of its stages—Proton engines used nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsymmetrical
Adjective
  • Lhuillier also added a removable shawl accented with ecru French lace to the design, giving the gown an asymmetrical neckline and a dramatic train.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 July 2026
  • Add a little flash to a standard lob with an asymmetrical cut.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • The cracks tend to show up at the same time, the way unbalanced loads expose a weak frame.
    Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Their starting rotation does not throw strikes, their bullpen is unbalanced, and no outfield in baseball boasts a lower batting average or on-base percentage.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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“Unsymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsymmetrical. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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