delocalize

verb3

1. •
   To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).

   • This constant desire for what we do not have, delocalizes — drives from Maine its natives and sends them to alien soil — to California, and vice versa. — 1912
2. •
   To contain an electron in an orbital that extends over several adjacent atoms.

   • This is shown in Input 10.6 for a calculation of D-BOVB type, in which the π spectator orbitals are allowed to delocalize. — 2007
3. •
   To remove from a locality.

   • Often, the wardens who happen to be nearby tranquillize the aggressive animal and delocalize it. — 2012