delocalizing
diːˈloʊkəlaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of delocalizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
scienceTECH.causing to be less localizedTECH.
  • The delocalizing effect of the policy was evident in the urban areas.
decentralizing diffusing dispersing
2.
expansionTECH.USspreading out over a larger areaTECH.US
  • The delocalizing nature of the technology allowed for wider distribution of resources.
diffusing dispersing scattering
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Origin of delocalizing

Latin, de (away) + locus (place)

Examples of delocalizing in a sentence

  • Delocalizing forces changed the dynamics of the small town.
  • The delocalizing effect of the internet has changed how we communicate.
  • Delocalizing trends in urban planning are reshaping cities.

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  1. French:délocalisant, expansif, ...
  2. German:delokalisierend, verteilend, ...
  3. Italian:delocalizzante, diffusivo, ...
  4. Spanish:descentralizador, expansivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:menos localizado, distribuidor, ...
  6. Chinese:去中心化, 分散, ...
  7. Japanese:非局所化, 拡散する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزِيل لِلتَّمَرْكُز, مُوَسِّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַזֵּר, מַרְחִיב, ...
  10. Russian:делокализующий, распространяющийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:менш локалізований, розповсюджуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विकेन्द्रीकरण, विस्तारक, ...
delocalize
diˈloʊ.kəˌlaɪz

Definition of delocalize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
globalizationRarebroaden the scope to make more globalRare
  • The company decided to delocalize its operations.
globalize internationalize
2.
quantum mechanicsTECH.contain an electron in an orbital over several atomsTECH.
  • In benzene, electrons delocalize across the ring.
delocalise disperse spread
3.
independenceRarefree from local influencesRare
  • The policy aims to delocalize cultural practices.
emancipate liberate
4.
biologyRareremove from a specific localityRare
  • The species was delocalized due to habitat loss.
dislocate displace remove
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Origin of delocalize

Latin, de- (away) + localis (place)

Examples of delocalize in a sentence

  • Efforts to delocalize education have increased.
  • Electrons can delocalize in certain molecular structures.
  • Chemists study how electrons delocalize in compounds.
  • They decided to delocalize the manufacturing process.
  • Efforts to delocalize education have been implemented.
  • The project aims to delocalize the bacteria for study.

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  1. French:globaliser, délocaliser, ...
  2. German:verlagern, delokalisieren, ...
  3. Italian:delocalizzare, rendere indipendente, ...
  4. Spanish:deslocalizar, delocalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:deslocalizar, delocalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:全球化, 离域, ...
  7. Japanese:グローバル化する, 非局在化する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَوْلَمَ, تَمَوْضَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְרִיס, לְפַזֵּר אֶלֶקְטְרוֹנִים, ...
  10. Russian:делокализовать, делокализоваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розширити, делокалізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:वैश्विक बनाना, विस्थापित करना, ...
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