cyclization

Noun

cyclization (countable and uncountable, plural cyclizations)

1. The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.
   • The dehydrogenation reactions may involve isomerization and cyclization as well as the formation of olefins and unsaturated compounds generally.1936, Aristid V. Grosse, "Dehydrogenation of Hydrocarbons", US Patent 2148129 http://www.google.com/patents?id=leFGAAAAEBAJ, page 1
2. Any reaction that results in the formation of a ring.
   • It is convenient to run the cyclizations at a temperature between 25° C. and 100° C.1962, Rudolph J. Angelo, "Linearly Fused Polycyclic Polymers and Process", US Patent 3245974 http://www.google.com/patents?id=CTplAAAAEBAJ, page 2 col. 5