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conformer

/ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/ /kənˈfɔɹmɚ/

Meanings
noun
Any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

Examples :

"While rotating my arm, the different bent positions it could adopt each represent a different conformer, each having a slightly different level of energy. "
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Related Words

Illustration corresponds

corresponds verb

/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑnds/ /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑnds/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's test score corresponds to her performance in class. "

Illustration stereoisomers

stereoisomers noun

/ˌsteriːoʊaɪˈsɑːmɚz/ /ˌsterioʊaɪˈsɑːmərz/

One of a set of the isomers of a compound that exhibits stereoisomerism

"Because the two molecules have the same atoms and bonds, but arranged differently in space, they are stereoisomers. "

Illustration challenged

challenged verb

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration conformation

conformation noun

/kɑn.foʊɹˈmeɪʃən/

The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.

"The company required conformation to the new safety regulations from all employees to ensure a safer work environment. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration positions

positions noun

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

A place or location.

"The teacher assigned students to different positions in the classroom. "

Illustration conformist

conformist noun

/kənˈfɔɹmɪst/

Someone who tries to conform to the mainstream.

"Sarah was seen as a conformist because she always wore the same clothes and liked the same music as everyone else in her class. "

Illustration characterised

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

Illustration contributes

contributes verb

/kənˈtrɪbjuːts/ /ˈkɒntrɪbjuːts/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

Illustration potential

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."