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Cyclize

To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure.

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    To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure.

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cycliseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of cyclize. [(chemistry, ambitransitive) To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure.]
cyclomerizeverb(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclomer
cyclodimerizeverb(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclodimer
aromatizeverb(transitive) To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy.
cycloisomerizeverb(organic chemistry) To convert an acyclic compound into a cyclic isomer
cyclotrimerizeverb(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclotrimer
cyclotetramerizeverb(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclotetramer
cycloruthenateverb(organic chemistry) To undergo cycloruthenation
fusenoun(electrical engineering) A device to prevent excessive overcurrent from overload or short circuit in an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.
oligomerizenoun(chemistry, intransitive) To react together to form an oligomer.
cycloaddverb(organic chemistry) To add by means of cycloaddition
epoxidizeverb(organic chemistry, transitive) To react or treat with an epoxide.
cyclopropanateverb(organic chemistry) To modify by means of a cyclopropanation reaction
enolizeverb(organic chemistry, intransitive) To become an enol or enolate, often through isomerization.
oligomeriseverbAlternative form of oligomerize. [(chemistry, intransitive) To react together to form an oligomer.]
transconformverb(chemistry) To change the conformation of a molecule
cyanizeverb(chemistry, transitive) To convert into cyanide.
epoxidateverb(organic chemistry) to undergo the reaction that produces an epoxide; oxidation reactions of alkenes give cyclic ethers in which both carbons of a double bond become bonded to the same oxygen atom)
copolymerizeverb(chemistry) To polymerize so as to form a copolymer
cyaniseverbAlternative form of cyanize. [(chemistry, transitive) To convert into cyanide.]

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