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Molecular Conformation

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Definition: The characteristic three-dimensional shape of a molecule.  general; prefer specifics; do not confuse with MOLECULAR STRUCTURE; DF: MOL CONFORMATION   
See Also Models, Molecular
Examples Bay-Region, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon; Carbohydrate Conformation; Nucleic Acid Conformation; Protein Conformation
Other names Molecular Configuration; Structures, 3D Molecular; Structure, 3D Molecular; Molecular Structures, 3D; Molecular Structure, 3D; Molecular Conformations; Molecular Configurations; Conformations, Molecular; Conformation, Molecular; Configurations, Molecular; 3D Molecular Structures; Three Dimensional Molecular Structure; Molecular Structure, Three Dimensional; Configuration, Molecular; 3D Molecular Structure

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