conformationnoun [ C or U ]
/ˌkɒn.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən//ˌkɑːn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/specializedbiology the shape or structure of an animal:
The animals are judged on their conformation and ability.
chemistry the arrangement formed by the atoms in a molecule when they move freely around, that can often change
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Chemistry - general words
- acceptor
- allotrope
- amphiprotic
- amphoteric
- atomic
- atomicity
- balanced equation
- catalyst
- distilled water
- double bond
- electrolyte
- equation
- fractional distillation
- inorganic chemistry
- ionic bond
- organic chemistry
- reactivity
- solute
- stably
- the nitrogen cycle
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