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conformer en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/ (US)

Etymology

Blend of conformational + isomer.

Meanings

  1. (physical) Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
  2. (physical) A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

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Deriveds

interconformer · conformeric · nonconformer · multiconformer · thermoconformer · osmoconformer · oxyconformer

conformer en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /kənˈfɔɹmɚ/ (US)

Etymology

Etymology tree English conform Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English conformer From conform + -er.

Meanings

  1. A person who conforms; a conformist.
  2. A Conformist.

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