conformation

  • 31conformation — The spatial arrangement of a molecule achieved by rotation of groups about single covalent bonds, without breaking any covalent bonds; the latter restriction differentiates c. from configuration (as in anomers and related stereoisomers) where a… …

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  • 32conformation — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Agreement] Syn. compliance, conformity, concord, unison, harmony, affinity, congruity, compatibility, synchronism, adaptation, accordance; see also agreement 1 , 2 . 2. [Shape] Syn. structure, formation, symmetrical… …

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  • 33conformation — confirmation …

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  • 34conformation — con·for·ma·tion || ‚kÉ’nfɔː meɪʃn n. form, structure; adaptation, adjustment …

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  • 35conformation — noun the shape or structure of something. ↘Chemistry any of the spatial arrangements which the atoms in a molecule may adopt, especially by rotation about individual single bonds. Derivatives conformational adjective Origin C16: from L.… …

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  • 36conformation — n. 1. Accordance, compliance, agreement, conformity. 2. Configuration, structure, form, figure, shape, manner or mode of formation …

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  • 37conformation — n 1. structure, form, manner of formation, make; shape, figure, configuration. 2. symmetry, correspondence, regularity, proportionality; balance, poise, equilibrium; congruity, consonance, agreement; harmony, compatibility, accord, accordance,… …

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  • 38conformation — con·for·ma·tion …

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  • 39conformation — con•for•ma•tion [[t]ˌkɒn fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) structure; form, as of a physical entity 2) symmetrical arrangement of parts 3) the act or process of conforming; adaptation 4) the state of being conformed 5) chem. an atomic spatial arrangement… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 40conformation — /kɒnfəˈmeɪʃən / (say konfuh mayshuhn) noun 1. the manner of formation; structure; form. 2. symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts. 3. the act of conforming; adaptation; adjustment. 4. the state of being conformed. 5. Chemistry the… …