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ligands

/ˈlɪɡændz/ /ˈlaɪɡændz/

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noun

Liganden

An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

Examples :

"In our chemistry lab, Maria explained how different ligands, like chloride ions, can attach to a central metal atom to create a complex molecule with new properties. "

In unserem Chemielabor erklärte Maria, wie sich verschiedene Liganden, wie Chloridionen, an ein zentrales Metallatom anlagern können, um ein komplexes Molekül mit neuen Eigenschaften zu bilden.

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noun

Ligatur

A letter that orthography requires to be ligated with one or more other letters.

Examples :

"In some Arabic calligraphy styles, the letters that form the word are often written connected, requiring specific ligands to join them smoothly and beautifully. "

In einigen arabischen Kalligraphie-Stilen werden die Buchstaben, die das Wort bilden, oft verbunden geschrieben, was spezifische Ligaturen erfordert, um sie glatt und schön zu verbinden.

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