Synonyms

symmetrize

American

[sim-i-trahyz] / ˈsɪm ɪˌtraɪz /

especially British, symmetrise

verb (used with object)

symmetrized, symmetrizing

to reduce to symmetry; make symmetrical.

symmetrize British

/ ˈsɪmɪˌtraɪz /

verb

(tr) to render symmetrical or perfectly balanced

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Etymology

Origin of symmetrize

First recorded in 1780–90; symmetr(y) + -ize

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symmetrized symmetrizing

Conversely, the jellyfish symmetrized faster when researchers reduced the amount of magnesium, a common mineral that also relaxes muscles, in the seawater.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 24, 2015

After each refinement cycle, the density of TcdA1 was masked out and symmetrized using C5 symmetry.

From Nature ● Apr. 4, 2014

But on the Riviera nature has shown no care in placing her hills where they ought to be and in symmetrizing and limiting them.

From Riviera Towns by Herbert Adams Gibbons

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