aldolizing
|al-do-liz-ing|
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/ˈældəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(aldolize)
chemical reaction process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldolize' originates from the combination of 'aldol,' a type of organic compound, and the suffix '-ize,' which indicates a process or action.
Historical Evolution
'aldol' comes from the combination of 'aldehyde' and 'alcohol,' reflecting its chemical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the chemical reaction involving aldols, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of undergoing or causing to undergo an aldol reaction.
The chemist was aldolizing the compound to study its properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 03:36