functionalize
Americanverb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- defunctionalize verb (used with object)
- functionalization noun
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
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
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
Case 16 Case 16 told me that my mind did not "functionalize" properly.
From The Intelligence of Woman by George, Walter Lionel
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