delocalized

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/

Verb

delocalized

1. simple past and past participle of delocalize

Adjective

delocalized (not comparable)

1. (organic chemistry, physical chemistry, quantum mechanics) Describing the π-electrons in a conjugated, aromatic or mesoionic compound that are not associated with any particular atom or bond

Derived terms

• nondelocalized