1. Plural of aldolization; chemical reactions in which an aldol condensation occurs, typically involving the formation of a carbon-carbon bond between a carbonyl compound and an enolate or enol.
Usage: chemistry; technical; plural form

Examples

• The aldolizations of various ketones and aldehydes were studied in the organic chemistry lab.
• Multiple aldolizations can occur in cascade reactions to form complex molecules.
• The mechanism of aldolizations is fundamental to understanding carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Researchers optimized the conditions for aldolizations to improve product yields.
• Asymmetric aldolizations are important in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.