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conjugated

/ˈkɑndʒəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑndʒʊˌɡeɪtɪd/

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verb

(grammar) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to conjugate the verb "to be" in the present tense. "

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verb

To multiply on the left by one element and on the right by its inverse.

Examples :

"To solve the equation, we need to conjugate the variable by multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of the coefficient. "

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verb

To join together, unite; to juxtapose.

Examples :

"The chemist conjugated the dye molecules to the antibody so it could easily be tracked under a microscope. "

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verb

(of bacteria and algae) To temporarily fuse, exchanging or transferring DNA.

Examples :

"The two bacteria conjugated, sharing their antibiotic resistance genes, making both of them harder to kill. "

biology microorganism organism

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adjective

Joined together in pairs.

Examples :

"The conjugated protein molecules formed a strong, interconnected structure. "

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adjective

Of an organic compound or part of such a compound, containing one or more pairs of double bonds and/or lone pairs, each pair being separated by a single bond.

Examples :

"The red dye in the marker has a conjugated system of double bonds, which gives it its vibrant color. "

chemistry compound biochemistry science