(chemistry) The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic. / (chemistry) Any reaction that results in the formation of a ring. ring closure

plural of cyclization

present participle of cyclize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cyclize

(chemistry, transitive, intransitive) To undergo, or cause to undergo, a reaction resulting in the formation of an aromatic or ring structure.

simple past tense and past participle of cyclize

(organic chemistry) Formed into a ring

(chemistry) Able to undergo cyclization