allomerizing
|al-lo-mer-iz-ing|
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/əˈlɒməˌraɪzɪŋ/
(allomerize)
structural change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allomerize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'meros,' meaning 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'allomerize' evolved from the Greek word 'allomeros' and eventually became the modern English word 'allomerize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change parts,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to undergo structural change without altering chemical composition.'
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 chemical composition.
The compound is allomerizing under the influence of heat.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 10:51