0 used to describe an isomer (= one of a group of similar chemical substances) in which the atoms are arranged on opposite sides of the molecule, especially on opposite sides of a carbon bond (= connected carbon atoms):
1 used to describe someone who feels that they are not the same gender (= sex) as the physical body they were born with:
a trans woman/man
people who are trans
2 across:
the trans-Alaskan pipeline
3 changing or having changed from one thing to another:
Kate has transformed (= completely changed the appearance of) that house since she moved in.
I accidently transposed two letters (= put each one in the other letter's place) when I typed my password.
4 used to form the names of chemical substances in which the atoms are arranged on opposite sides of the molecule, especially on opposite sides of a carbon bond (= connected carbon atoms):
In some human studies fat loss is accompanied by impairment in insulin sensitivity, especially when using the trans-10, cis-12 isomer.
the method for synthesizing the trans isomer of capsaicin
In the production of items such as margarine, food manufacturers like to convert as much of the cis fatty acid component as possible to the trans form.
Chemists initially make polyacetylene in the cis form, and convert this to the trans by heating it to 200°C in helium.
She has faced a lot of prejudice and abuse as a trans woman.
Trans activists campaigned for a change in the law to allow people to declare their own gender.
