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conformer

noun — 4 senses

conformer

noun

US /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/

Etymology Blend of conformational + isomer.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

2

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

Derived terms
conformeric, interconformer, multiconformer, nonconformer, osmoconformer, oxyconformer, thermoconformer

conformer

noun

US /kənˈfɔɹmɚ/

Etymology From conform + -er.

1

A person who conforms; a conformist.

2

Lifestyle, Religion A Conformist.

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.