Get the FREE one-click dictionary software for Windows
or the iPhone/iPad and Android apps
Noun: conformer  kun'for-mu(r)
  1. A molecule that can exist in different three-dimensional arrangements without breaking chemical bonds
    "The protein's function can vary depending on which conformer is present"
     
  2. A person who adheres to established norms or practices
    "In the rebellious 1960s, being a conformer was often seen negatively"

Derived forms: conformers

Encyclopedia: Conformer