conformation

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con·for·ma·tion /ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən $ ˌkɑːnfɔːr-/ AWL noun [countableC, uncountableU] technical

THthe shape of something or the way in which it is formed 形状；构造

the conformation of the Earth

地球的构造

Examples from the Corpus

conformation• The alternative conformation extends away from the molecule, stabilized by crystal contacts.• Although a late developer, it began to take on the size and conformation of an excellent Clydesdale stallion.• The surface microenvironment could not only influence initial immobilisation and orientation, but also antibody conformation and effectiveness.• I had brought four young people who I was preparing for conformation.• Steers and heifers make good beef and the conformation could be described as a dairy type with extra flesh.• It locates the conformation of least energy or a user-specified number of low energy conformations.• The conformation should reflect the breed's dual-purpose nature, and quality is more important than size.

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BNC: 17731 COCA: 31450