Symmetry (disambiguation)

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Symmetry may refer to:

In science and mathematics:

• Symmetry (physics), a physical or mathematical feature of the system (observed or intrinsic) that is "preserved" under some change
• Symmetry in biology, the balanced distribution of duplicate body parts or shapes
• Symmetry in chemistry, i.e., in the chirality or symmetry of molecules
• Symmetry in mathematics, occurs not only in geometry, but also in other branches of mathematics
• Symmetry, a line of SMP computers by Sequent Computer Systems
• Symmetry Magazine, a Fermilab/SLAC publication covering advanced physics

In arts and entertainment:

• Symmetry (band), American instrumental duo
• Symmetry (film), a Polish film
• "Symmetry" (Dead Zone), an episode of the television series Dead Zone
• Symmetric scale, in music
• "Symmetry", a song by Little Boots on the album Hands

Other uses:

• Facial symmetry, a component of attractiveness
• "Symmetry", street name of salvinorin B ethoxymethyl ether, a dissociative drug