aromatization

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Synonyms: aromatisation, dramatization, somatization, achromatization, romanization, automatization, axiomatization

Antonyms: aromatisation, dramatization, somatization, achromatization, romanization, automatization, axiomatization

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|petrochemistry}} The [[conversion]] of [[aliphatic]] components of [[petroleum]] into [[aromatic]] [[compound]]s as part of the [[refining]] process.
2. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} The [[enzymatic]] [[conversion]] of [[androgen]] [[hormone]]s into [[estrogen]]s by [[aromatase]].

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