primary structure
ˈpraɪˌmɛri ˈstrʌktʃər
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Definition of primary structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general sciencemost basic level of structure in a system
  • Understanding the primary structure is crucial for analysis.
2.
chemistryTECH.linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptideTECH.
  • The primary structure determines the protein's properties.
amino acid sequence
3.
architectureTECH.main framework or support of a buildingTECH.
  • The primary structure must withstand strong winds.
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Expressions with primary

primary educationn.
first stage of formal education typically for children aged 5 to 11
Primary education focuses on basic skills like reading and math..
primary schooln.
school for children aged 5 to 11
She started primary school at age five.
primary addressn.
main location where someone usually lives or receives important mail
The bank needs your primary address for account records.
primary targetn.
main person thing or group that an action or plan is aimed at
The primary target of the campaign is young adult consumers.
of primary importanceadj.
more important than anything else in a situation
Safety is of primary importance in this laboratory.
primary bedroomn.
main bedroom in a house or apartment
The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Expressions with structure

play structuren.
equipment for children to play on outdoors
The park has a new play structure for kids.
fee structuren.
system showing how and when different charges or payments apply
Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.
bone structuren.
arrangement and quality of bones in a body
Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..
sound structuren.
building or object that is solid and stable
The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.
command structuren.
system that shows who has power to give orders in a group
The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.
family structuren.
organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate
Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.
body structuren.
physical build or form of a living organism
The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.
historic structuren.
building or site of historical significance
The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.
career structuren.
planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life
The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.
hierarchical structuren.
arrangement of elements in ranked levels
The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms related to primary structure

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basecoreessencefoundationframeworkgroundworkinfrastructureskeletonbiochemistrychainmoleculepeptide

Terms with primary structure included in their meaning

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wingboxn.
aviation
primary load-carrying structure of an aircraft's wing

Examples of primary structure in a sentence

  • Researchers focused on the primary structure of the molecule.
  • The primary structure is crucial for protein folding.
  • Mutations can alter the primary structure of proteins.
  • Engineers assessed the primary structure after the earthquake.
  • The primary structure was completed before the interior design began.

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  1. French:structure primaire, élément porteur principal, ...
  2. German:Primärstruktur, Haupttragwerk, ...
  3. Italian:struttura primaria, ...
  4. Spanish:estructura primaria, estructura principal, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura primária, ...
  6. Chinese:一级结构, 初级结构, ...
  7. Japanese:一次構造, 一次配列, ...
  8. Arabic:البِنْيَةُ الأَوَّلِيَّة, بِنْيَة أَوَّلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְנֶה בָּסִיסִי, רֶצֶף רִאשׁוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:первичная структура, основная конструкция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:первинна структура, основна конструкція, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिक संरचना, मुख्य संरचना, ...
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