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affinity 1. similarity in structure, form, etc., between different animals, plants, or languages 2. Chem a. the tendency for two substances to combine; chemical attraction b. a measure of the tendency of a chemical reaction to take place expressed in terms of the free energy change. 3. Biology a measure of the degree of interaction between two molecules, such as an antigen and antibody or a hormone and its receptor affinity [ə′fin·əd·ē] (chemistry) The extent to which a substance or functional group can enter into a chemical reaction with a given agent. Also known as chemical affinity. (computer science) A specific relationship between data processing elements that requires one to be used with the other, where a choice might otherwise exist. (immunology) The strength of the attractive forces between an antigen and an antibody. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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