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Description of isomerization (noun: no plural)
This process changes straight chain alkanes into branched chain compounds by passing them over a catalyst

Samples of isomerization
Apparently, epoxide to ketone isomerization is a fortuitous reaction of no physiological significance.

Determination of isomerization
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Description of valence electrons (noun: only plural)
electrons in the outer shell

Samples of valence electrons
Valence shell electrons determine how many electrons an atom can donate, receive or share.

Determination of valence electrons
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Description of generalization (noun: plural: generalizations)
an involvement of a large number of people or things

Samples of generalization
It is a generalization to say that doctors work hard.

Determination of generalization
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Description of oxygen (noun: no plural)
chemical element with the symbol O that is needed for respiration

Samples of oxygen
Oxygen makes up most organic compounds and is a gas at room temperature.



   
Description of blood cell (noun: plural: blood cell)
either a red or a white blood cell

Samples of blood cell
Blood cells circulate in the blood.



   
Description of salt hydrolysis (noun: no plural)
this process changes the pH of a salt solution by changing the concentrations of hydroxyl groups and hydronium ions

Samples of salt hydrolysis
Solutions of the salts of weak bases are acidic and those of weak acids are alkaline because of hydrolysis.

Determination of salt hydrolysis
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Description of highly (adverb: more highly; most highly; less highly; least highly)
very; extremely

Samples of highly
Acyl (acid) chlorides are highly reactive.



   
Description of divide (verb: divided; divided; dividing)
to split; separate

Samples of divide
The cell divides during mitosis or meiosis.



   
Description of allotrope (noun: plural: allotropes)
crystalline form of a chemical element

Samples of allotrope
Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.



   
Description of anemia (noun: plural: anemias)
a low level of hemoglobin in the blood

Samples of anemia
Iron deficiency may cause anemia.



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