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intramolecular

/ˌɪntrəməˈlɛkjələr/ /ˌɪntrəməˈlɛkɪlər/

Meanings
adjective
Between different parts of the same molecule.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the intramolecular forces that caused the protein to fold into its specific shape. "
chemistry compound science

Related Words

Illustration shape

shape noun

/ʃeɪp/

The status or condition of something

"Her mother's illness changed the shape of their family life. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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

Illustration studied

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration parts

parts noun

/pɑːts/

A portion; a component.

"The car repair shop sells replacement parts for all types of vehicles. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration protein

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

Illustration same

same adjective

/seɪm/

Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.

"Are you the same person who phoned me yesterday?"

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration forces

forces noun

/fɔːsɪz/ /fɔɹsɪz/

Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."