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conjugated

British  
/ ˈkɒndʒʊˌɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. 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

  2. chem formed by the union of two compounds

    a conjugated protein

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Finally, milk contains conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid found in meat and dairy products, which, according to a 2021 labratory study, could also have anti-cancer properties.

From Salon Jan. 15, 2025

Such conjugated vaccines are known to induce a stronger T cell immune response, generally leading to better and longer lasting protection.

From Science Magazine Feb. 27, 2024

Organic electronics are built from semiconducting plastics, known as conjugated polymers.

From Science Daily Jan. 22, 2024

Maybe that’s because in Chinese, my first language, verbs aren’t conjugated.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2022

Science experiments were performed, Latin verbs conjugated, multiplication tables recited, and spelling bees held.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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