trans.
In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
Meaning & usage
In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are on opposite sides of the central atom.
The trans effect is the labilization of ligands which are trans to certain other ligands.
Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin trāns (“on the other side of”). Doublet of très.
Transgender or transsexual.
Alternative form of trans*.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of transgender or transsexual.
A trans person.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of transgender or transsexual.
To cause to cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or similar).
To render (someone) transgender.
Doctors accused of transing kids.
To become transgender.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of transgender or transsexual.
Clipping of translation
Clipping of transaction.
Clipping of transmission.
Where this word comes from
Clippings.
plural of tran
Where this word comes from
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
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