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Definition of "aromatization" [ar•o•mat•i•za•tion]

  • The conversion of aliphatic components of petroleum into aromatic compounds as part of the refining process. (noun)

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Use "aromatization" in a sentence
  • "How essentially identical aggression is modulated in non-breeding life history stages is not fully resolved, but despite low circulating levels of testosterone outside the breeding season, expression of territorial aggression does appear to be dependent upon aromatization of testosterone and an estrogen receptor-mediated mechanism."
  • "IRR is driven by price at acquisition, cash yields, partial recoveries from defaults, and principal aromatization."
  • "This occurred via in situ generation of bis-radicals by Bergman cyclo-aromatization reaction"