conformer
Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a…Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
Meaning
4 senses(physical)Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
(physical)A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion
A person who conforms; a conformist.
A Conformist.
Origin
Blend of conformational + isomer.Blend of conformational + isomer.
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Forms
plural: conformers| Singular | conformer |
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Word family
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