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conformer

/ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.31 in modern English

Syllables
con-former
IPA
/ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

noun

A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

noun

A person who conforms; a conformist.

noun

A Conformist.

Etymology

Blend of conformational + isomer.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Chemistry, Medicine.

Inflected Forms

conformers (plural)

Derived Forms

conformeric interconformer multiconformer nonconformer osmoconformer oxyconformer thermoconformer

Questions

How do you pronounce conformer?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/.
What does conformer mean?
Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
Where does conformer come from?
Blend of conformational + isomer.

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