heterodromous

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English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -dromous.

Adjective

heterodromous (comparative more heterodromous, superlative most heterodromous)

Of levers, in which the power and weight move in opposite directions
(botany) Spiralling in opposite directions on a stem or branch

Antonyms

homodromous

Derived terms

heterodromy

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