cavicapture

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noun

The temporary capture of a small molecule in a cavity of a biological macromolecule.

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Meanings

nouncavicapture (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe temporary capture of a small molecule in a cavity of a biological macromolecule.

Origin

Blend of cavity + capture.

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APA

cavicapture. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cavicapture

MLA

“cavicapture.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cavicapture. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cavicapture,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cavicapture.

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