Alternative form of asymmetric meter

(nautical, yachts) A headsail which, like ordinary spinnaker is attached to the boat only in its corners, but is asymmetrically shaped. The shape makes is suitable for winds from beam reach to broad reach whereas ordinary symmetrical spinnaker is best suited for winds from run to broad reach. The tack of the asymmetrical spinnaker is usually attached to a bowsprit instead of a spinnaker pole.

plural of asymmetrical spinnaker

Synonym of asymmetric warfare

plural of asymmetric centre

cryptography in which the key used in decryption is different from that used for encryption.

(organic chemistry) The synthesis of a specific enantiomer of a compound (or of a mixture containing more of one enantiomer than the other)

(gymnastics) The uneven bars.

Warfare (armed conflict) between belligerents who have different strengths and weaknesses.

(chemistry) An atom having a spatial arrangement of ligands which is not superposable on its mirror image