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conformation

[ kon-fawr-mey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. manner of formation; structure; form, as of a physical entity.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts.
  3. the act or process of conforming; adaptation; adjustment.
  4. the state of being conformed.
  5. Chemistry. an atomic spatial arrangement that results from rotation of carbon atoms about single bonds within an organic molecule. ( configuration ).


conformation

/ ˌɒԴɔːˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the general shape or outline of an object; configuration
  2. the arrangement of the parts of an object
  3. the act or state of conforming
  4. chem
    1. another name for configuration
    2. one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzԴڴǰˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • DzЭǰ·tDz· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of conformation1

1505–15; < Latin DzԴōپō- (stem of DzԴōپō ), equivalent to DzԴō ( us ) past participle of DzԴō to shape ( con- con- + ō ( a ) form + - ( us ) -ate 1 ) + -ō- -ion
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"Japan will avoid any conformation with Trump when possible. It will most likely become a 'yes' friend," said Hall.

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This information can be used to determine the molecule's shape, or conformation.

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The researchers used a quantum algorithm to first model the lowest energy conformation for the fragment's backbone, which is typically the most computationally demanding step of the calculation.

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"By using multiscale modeling we observed that the protein can exist in multiple conformations but only one of them can effectively bind the sugar proxy," Baer said.

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The process of becoming a show dog begins when breeders determine which puppies are physically and temperamentally suited for what’s known as “conformation” competition.

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