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conformation
[ kon-fawr-mey-shuhn ]
noun
- manner of formation; structure; form, as of a physical entity.
Synonyms: ,
- symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts.
- the act or process of conforming; adaptation; adjustment.
- the state of being conformed.
- Chemistry. an atomic spatial arrangement that results from rotation of carbon atoms about single bonds within an organic molecule. ( configuration ).
conformation
/ ˌɒԴɔːˈɪʃə /
noun
- the general shape or outline of an object; configuration
- the arrangement of the parts of an object
- the act or state of conforming
- chem
- another name for configuration
- one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԴڴǰˈپDzԲ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- DzЭǰ·tDz· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of conformation1
Example Sentences
"Japan will avoid any conformation with Trump when possible. It will most likely become a 'yes' friend," said Hall.
This information can be used to determine the molecule's shape, or conformation.
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.
"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.
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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