functionalize
Americanverb (used with object)
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Etymology
Origin of functionalize
First recorded in 1860–65; functional + -ize
Example Sentences
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"One thing we tried to do in this project was to functionalize that exotic state by embedding it in a crystal lattice that has an additional degree of bond frustration."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
But if you have a molecule with many C-H bonds, iridium catalysts fail to selectively functionalize the desired bond.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023
Their idea is to differentiate between C-H bonds based on electronic properties in order to functionalize them.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023
However, chemists rely on traditional approaches to functionalize them.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023
Case 16 Case 16 told me that my mind did not "functionalize" properly.
From The Intelligence of Woman by Walter Lionel George
Using aryl xanthates, the researchers prepared diverse highly functionalized organosulfur compounds, such as phenothiazines and thianthrenes, utilizing simple protocols without any foul odor, thanks to the high stability of the compounds.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024
Though small, the dots have a large surface area, which can easily be functionalized to adapt the dots for different applications.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024
Ideally, the dots will be functionalized to grab as many of these different contaminants on their surfaces as possible, so they can then be easily removed.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024
Silk functionalized in this manner can pick up and detect a wide range of components from the body or environment.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2023
Under Transitory Management the worker becomes more and more functionalized, as the results of motion study and time study make clear the advantages of specializing the worker.
From The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by Lillian Moller Gilbreth
This gap is narrowed by functionalizing the oral teaching, by using it merely as a supplement to the written teaching, and by supplementing it with object-lessons.
From The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by Lillian Moller Gilbreth
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