conjugated
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
conjugated \conjugated\ adj.
1. (Chem.) (Chem.) formed by the union of two compounds; as,
a conjugated protein.
Syn: conjugate.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. joined together especially in a pair or pairs.
Syn: conjugate, coupled.
[WordNet 1.5]
3. (Chem.) containing two or more double bonds each separated
from the other by a single bond; -- of an organic compound
or of the double bonds thus arranged.
Note: Conjugated double bonds have chemical and electronic
properties different from those of isolated double
bonds.
Syn: conjugate.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
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