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conformer¹

  • /ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ/ US

Where it comes from

Blend of conformational + isomer.

noun conformers

  1. physical Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
  2. physical A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

conformer²

  • /kənˈfɔɹmɚ/ US

noun conformers

  1. A person who conforms; a conformist.
  2. A Conformist.

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"conformer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/conformer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

APA

conformer. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/conformer

Chicago

"conformer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/conformer.

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@misc{conformer_2026,
  title = {conformer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/conformer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}