uns

1 of 2

abbreviation

unsymmetrical

uns-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or unsym-

usually italic

: unsymmetrical

—in names of organic compounds

uns-dichloro-ethane

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

from unsymmetrical

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