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Definition of conformation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
structurearrangement of parts in a particular form
- The conformation of the building was unique.
2.
chemistryTECH. spatial arrangement of atoms in a moleculeTECH.
- The conformation of the molecule affects its reactivity.
3.
designRare general shape or outline of an objectRare
- The conformation of the sculpture was admired.
Expressions with conformation
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spatial arrangement with opposite planar substituents in a molecule
The antiperiplanar conformation is crucial in E2 elimination reactions.
most stable form of a six-membered carbon ring
Cyclohexane often adopts a chair conformation.
arrangement of atoms in a molecule not fully staggered or eclipsed
The molecule exhibits a skew conformation in its ring structure.
Origin of conformation
Latin, conformare (to form)
Terms with conformation included in their meaning
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chemistry
diagram showing molecule conformation from front to back
Examples of conformation in a sentence
The conformation of the furniture was aesthetically pleasing. The protein's conformation determines its function. Scientists study the conformation to understand molecular behavior. The architect studied the conformation of the new building. The conformation of the car was sleek and modern.
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- French:conformation, configuration, ...
- German:Anordnung, Konformation, ...
- Italian:conformazione, ...
- Spanish:conformación, configuración, ...
- Portuguese:conformação, forma, ...
- Chinese:结构, 构象, ...
- Japanese:形状, 立体配座, ...
- Arabic:تَشْكيل, تَشْكِيل فَرَاغِي, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְנֶה, קוֹנְפוֹרְמַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:конфигурация, конформация, ...
- Ukrainian:конфігурація, конформація, ...
- Hindi:संरचना, स्थानिक व्यवस्था, ...
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