conformer

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noun

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

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Meanings

conformer1

nounconformer (plural conformers)

plural conformers

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

conformer2

nounconformer (plural conformers)

plural conformers

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

Origin

conformer · noun

Blend of conformational + isomer.

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conformer · noun

From conform + -er.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

reconform
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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