"asymmetron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: asymmetrons [plural]
Etymology: From the neuter substantive form of Ancient Greek ἀσύμμετρος (asúmmetros, “asymmetrical”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀσύμμετρος||asymmetrical}} Ancient Greek ἀσύμμετρος (asúmmetros, “asymmetrical”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} asymmetron (plural asymmetrons)
  1. (physics) A massive scalar field proposed as a form of dark matter Categories (topical): Physics

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