Delocalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Delocalize is a verb meaning To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).
Meaning
To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).
More Meanings
- (quantum mechanics, physical chemistry) To contain an electron in an orbital that extends over several adjacent atoms.
- (biology) To remove from a locality.
Example Sentences
Often, the wardens who happen to be nearby tranquillize the aggressive animal and delocalize it.
This is shown in Input 10.6 for a calculation of D-BOVB type, in which the π spectator orbitals are allowed to delocalize.
The high field strength in the space charge region delocalizes the states adjacent to the mobility edges and moves these edges toward the gap center.
The decision to delocalize implies moving abroad those phases which were once carried out within the company itself, or were delocalized domestically.
Word Forms
- delocalizes
- delocalizing
- delocalized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delocalise, dislocalize, deglobalise, deparochialise, deparochialize, deglobalize.
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