conformation
pronunciation
How to pronounce conformation in British English:
UK [ˌkɒnfɔ:ˈmeɪʃn]
How to pronounce conformation in American English:
US [ˌkɑnfɔrˈmeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- acting according to certain accepted standards
Word Origin
- conformation (n.)
- 1510s, from Latin conformationem (nominative conformatio) "a symmetrical forming," noun of action from past participle stem of conformare (see conform).
Example
- 1. Lipase conformation recording and fluorescence spectrum analysis .
- 2. Study on the spectrum of the flocculent conformation of polymer ferric sulfate flocculants .
- 3. Masato conformation iv design consultants limited landscape planning design and research institute .
- 4. Property rights with different natures vary in their conformation techniques .
- 5. These results suggest that hydrogen bond plays an important role in maintaining the conformation of the active region in somatostatin .