cyclization

noun

cy·cli·za·tion ˌsī-k(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən

ˌsi-

: formation of a ring in a chemical compound

cyclize

ˈsī-kə-ˌlīz

ˈsi-

-ˌklīz

verb

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyclization was in 1909

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“Cyclization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclization. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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cyclization

noun

cy·cli·za·tion

variants or British cyclisation

ˌsīk-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌsik-

: formation of one or more rings in a chemical compound

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