trans
adjective
uk/trænz/us/trænz/transadjective(CHEMISTRY)
chemistryspecialized
used todescribeanisomer(= one of agroupofsimilarchemicalsubstances)in which theatomsarearrangedonoppositesidesof themolecule,especiallyonoppositesidesof acarbonbond(=connectedcarbonatoms):
In the hydrogenizationprocess, transfattyacidsarecreated.
Thedoublebondcan re-form as either cis or trans.
- themethodforsynthesizingthe transisomerof capsaicin
- In theproductionofitemssuch asmargarine,foodmanufacturerslike toconvertas much of the cisfattyacidcomponentaspossibleto the transform.
- Chemistsinitiallymake polyacetylene in the cisform, andconvertthis to the trans byheatingit to 200°C inhelium.
Chemistry - general words
- acceptor
- aerosol
- aerosolize
- allotrope
- amphiprotic
- chemical formula
- conformation
- cyclic
- distilled water
- electrolyte
- electrolytic
- endocrine disruptor
- endothermic
- inorganic chemistry
- molecular weight
- nonchemical
- nonelectrolyte
- nonreactive
- reactive
- reactivity
transadjective(GENDER)
informal
short fortransgender: used todescribeapersonwhosegenderdoes notmatchthebodythey werebornwith:
a trans woman/man跨性别女子／男子
Iwanttooffersupportto anyone who's going through a hardtimebecause they're trans.
Opposite
cis
- She hasfaceda lot ofprejudiceandabuseas a trans woman.
- I was at a transrightsprotest.
- Herlatestplayis aloveletterto trans and non-binarypeople.
- Do you have anyideawhat it is likegrowingup trans?