allomerize
|al-lo-mer-ize|
C2
/əˈlɒməˌraɪz/
structural change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allomerize' originates from the Greek word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'meros,' meaning 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'allomerize' was derived from the Greek terms 'allos' and 'meros,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allomerize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to undergo structural change without altering molecular formula.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to undergo or cause to undergo allomerism, a process where a compound changes its structure without changing its molecular formula.
The compound began to allomerize under the influence of heat.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 10:21