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acentric
[ ey-sen-trik ]
/ eɪˈsɛn trɪk /
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adjective
not centered; having no center.
Genetics. of or relating to a chromosome or chromatid that lacks a centromere.
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How to use acentric in a sentence
If the propulsive action does not pass through the centre of gravity the system again becomes "acentric."
The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning|V. E. Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for acentric
acentric
/ (eɪˈsɛntrɪk) /
adjective
without a centre
not on centre; eccentric
genetics (of a chromosome or chromosome fragment) lacking a centromere
noun
an acentric chromosome or fragment
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