Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To place in a function or office; assign some function or office to.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb rare To assign to some function or office.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb To provide something with a
function - verb organic chemistry To add a
functional group to a compound
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Examples
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They can also "functionalize" it by adding antibacterial, growth hormones and other medications to the material itself.
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In investigating the principle of Functionalization as embodied in various forms of Management, we must note that, while Management can, and does under Scientific Management, attempt to functionalize
The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste Lillian Moller Gilbreth 1925
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Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants.
News 2010
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"The hydrophobic nature of the interior of the pores, as well as the ability to functionalize the silica surface with hydrophilic functionalities, makes these particles attractive for anti-cancer drug delivery," Zink said.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants.
News 2010
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Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants.
News 2010
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UCR's technology is based on a novel cost-effective and scalable fabrication technique which can functionalize carbon nanotubes with desired sensing materials for creation of high density devices that can detect minute quantities of environmentally sensitive substances.
Nano Tech Wire 2010
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Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants.
News 2010
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UCR's technology is based on a novel cost-effective and scalable fabrication technique which can functionalize carbon nanotubes with desired sensing materials for creation of high density devices that can detect minute quantities of environmentally sensitive substances.
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Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by potent antioxidants.
News 2010
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