单词 | conformation |
释义 | conformation —conformational, adj. /kon'fawr may"sheuhn/, n. 1. manner of formation; structure; form, as of a physical entity. 2. symmetrical disposition or arrangement of parts. 3. the act or process of conforming; adaptation; adjustment. 4. the state of being conformed. 5. Chem. an atomic spatial arrangement that results from rotation of carbon atoms about single bonds within an organic molecule. (contrasted with configuration). [1505-15; < L conformation- (s. of conformatio), equiv. to conformat(us) ptp. of conformare to shape (con- CON- + form(a) FORM + -at(us) -ATE1) + -ion- -ION] Syn. 1. configuration, shape. |
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