conjugated

British

/ ˈkɒndʒʊˌɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

chem
1. (of a molecule, compound, or substance) containing two or more double bonds alternating with single bonds
2. (of a double bond) separated from another double bond by one single bond
chem formed by the union of two compounds

a conjugated protein

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Conjugated polymers combine the electrical properties of metals and semiconductors with the flexibility of plastics.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

Conjugated equine estrogen—made from the urine of horses and used in the WHI study—decreases breast-cancer risk in postmenopausal women when used without progesterone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

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