delocalized

UK
/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəˌlaɪzd/

Translations

delocalizedadjective
more delocalized
Comp.
most delocalized
Super.
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/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəlaɪzd/
délocaliséSurtout en chimie, pour des électrons partagés entre plusieurs atomes.
The delocalized electrons in the metal allow it to conduct electricity efficiently.
Les électrons délocalisés dans le métal lui permettent de conduire l’électricité efficacement.
Additional translations
non localiséEmploi plus général, pour quelque chose qui n’est pas concentré en un seul lieu.
delocalizedpast participle
UK
/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəlaɪzd/
Used attributively to describe something that has been delocalized.
délocaliséParticipe passé employé comme adjectif.
Upon heating, the formerly membrane-bound enzyme became delocalized within the cytoplasm.
Après chauffage, l’enzyme autrefois liée à la membrane est devenue délocalisée dans le cytoplasme.
delocalizeverb

delocalized

Past Simple

delocalized
Past Simple
delocalized
Past Participle
delocalizing
Gerund
UK
/diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/
US
/diˈloʊkəˌlaɪz/
The company decided to delocalize its operations to reduce costs.
L'entreprise a décidé de délocaliser ses activités pour réduire ses coûts.
Additional translations
délocaliserEn chimie.

Definitions

delocalizedadjective
Not confined to a particular location or area; spread out over a wide area.
The delocalized electrons in the metal allow it to conduct electricity efficiently.
Not restricted to a specific place or context, often used in reference to electrons in chemistry that are shared among atoms.
In benzene, the delocalized nature of the pi electrons contributes to its stability.
delocalizedpast participle
Having been delocalized or dispersed from a specific location.
Upon heating, the formerly membrane-bound enzyme became delocalized within the cytoplasm.
delocalizeverb
To remove from a particular location or place.
The company decided to delocalize its operations to reduce costs.
In chemistry, to cause electrons to be distributed over several atoms or bonds rather than being associated with a single atom or bond.
The presence of the conjugated system in the molecule helps to delocalize the electrons.