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folding

/ folding /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of folding
"he gave the napkins a double fold"
Type of:
change of shape
Kinds of:
plication pleating
Derived:
fold fold up turn up
noun Sense 2
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
"understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
Type of:
organic process biological process
Semantic Complexity
52%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
2
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change of shape plication pleating organic process biological process