Conformer
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conformer is a noun meaning (physical chemistry) Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
Meaning
(physical chemistry) Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
More Meanings
- (physical chemistry, biochemistry) A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion
- A person who conforms; a conformist.
- (religion) A Conformist.
Word Forms
- conformers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confomer, atropoisomer, congener, conformation, rotamer, invertomer.
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