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conjugates

/ˈkɑndʒəˌɡeɪts/ /ˈkɑndʒʊˌɡeɪts/

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Any entity formed by joining two or more smaller entities together.

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"In chemistry class, we learned that proteins sometimes form conjugates by combining with lipids or carbohydrates. "

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(of a complex number) A complex conjugate.

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"The conjugate of the complex number 3 + 2i is 3 – 2i. "

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More generally, any of a set of irrational or complex numbers that are zeros of the same polynomial with integral coefficients.

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"In advanced algebra, students learn that √2 and -√2 are conjugates, because they are both solutions (zeros) to the polynomial equation x² - 2 = 0, which has integer coefficients. "

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(of an element of an extension field) Given a field extension L / K and an element α ∈ L, any other element β ∈ L that is another root of the minimal polynomial of α over K.

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"In the field of complex numbers, the imaginary unit i and its additive inverse -i are conjugates because they are both roots of the simple polynomial equation x² + 1 = 0, where the coefficients are real numbers. "

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An explementary angle.

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"Since 30 degrees and 330 degrees sum to 360 degrees, they are conjugates. "

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(grammar) A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in meaning.

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"In French class, we learned that "aimer" (to love) and "aimant" (loving) are conjugates, because they share a root and similar meaning. "

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A weak and a strong antigen covalently linked together

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"The new vaccines being developed use conjugates, combining a weak sugar antigen from the bacteria with a strong protein antigen to create a more robust immune response in patients. "

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

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"In French class, we conjugate verbs like "être" so we know how to say "I am," "you are," "he/she/it is," and so on in different tenses. "

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

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"The magician conjugates the number 5 by multiplying it by 2 on the left and then by 1/2 on the right, effectively transforming its appearance without changing its actual value in that particular operation. "

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To join together, unite; to juxtapose.

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"The online dating app conjugates people based on their shared interests. "

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

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""Sometimes, bacteria conjugates, passing on helpful genes like antibiotic resistance to each other." "

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