alter

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They do not change unless the symmetry of the entire material is altered, either by reshaping the crystal itself or by applying an electromagnetic field.

From Science Daily

The altered microbiota included higher levels of flagellated bacteria, which are known to activate the immune system and promote inflammation.

From Science Daily

If water is the primary target, the researchers stress that asteroids altered by water and rich in water bearing minerals should be prioritized.

From Science Daily

It passed another law that altered the board in much the same ways as the first, expanding it to eight members, for example.

From Salon

Just as importantly, Moore and Sabbat’s lovely performances slyly alter our impressions of those previous chapters, building to some of the tenderest moments of Jarmusch’s career.

From Los Angeles Times