delocalized

UK
/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəˌlaɪzd/
delocalizedadjective
more delocalized
Comp.
most delocalized
Super.
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/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəlaɪzd/
Translations
In chemistry, a delocalized electron is not associated with a single atom or a covalent bond.
В химии делокализованный электрон не связан с одним атомом или ковалентной связью.
Definitions
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
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/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/
US
/diˈloʊkəlaɪzd/
Used attributively to describe something that has been delocalized.
Definitions
Having been delocalized or dispersed from a specific location.
Upon heating, the formerly membrane-bound enzyme became delocalized within the cytoplasm.
delocalizeverb

delocalized

Past Simple

delocalized
Past Simple
delocalized
Past Participle
delocalizing
Gerund
UK
/diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/
US
/diˈloʊkəˌlaɪz/
Translations
The company decided to delocalize its production facilities to reduce costs.
Компания решила делокализовать свои производственные мощности, чтобы снизить затраты.
Definitions
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.