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conformation
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conformation
Chem
a. another name for configuration
b. one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration

conformation [kän·fər′mā·shən]
(organic chemistry)
In a molecule, a specific orientation of the atoms that varies from other possible orientations by rotation or rotations about single bonds; generally in mobile equilibrium with other conformations of the same structure. Also known as conformational isomer; conformer.


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