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labilize

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To make or become labile (i.e. unstable).

ambitransitive

Examples

“L. regards the oxidative processes of the body as taking place⟳ not as a result⟳ of activated O, but rather by means of "labilized" H atoms of the proteins of the cells so that they react⟳ readily with mol. O₂.”
“[…] in order⟳ to labilize the glycosidic bond.”
“High trans effect ligands such as H or CO labilize ligands that are trans to themselves.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

labilized labilizes labilizing labiovelarize labiovelarized labiovelarizing

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