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Definition of Conjugate
1. Noun. A mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A.
2. Verb. Unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds.
Generic synonyms: Blend, Coalesce, Combine, Commingle, Conflate, Flux, Fuse, Immix, Meld, Merge, Mix
3. Adjective. Joined together especially in a pair or pairs.
4. Verb. Add inflections showing person, number, gender, tense, aspect, etc.. "Conjugate the verb"
5. Adjective. (of a pinnate leaflet) having only one pair of leaflets.
6. Verb. Undergo conjugation.
Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Conjugation
7. Adjective. Formed by the union of two compounds. "A conjugated protein"
8. Adjective. Of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond.
Definition of Conjugate
1. a. United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.
2. n. A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in signification.
3. v. t. To unite in marriage; to join.
4. v. i. To unite in a kind of sexual union, as two or more cells or individuals among the more simple plants and animals.
Definition of Conjugate
1. [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]
Medical Definition of Conjugate
1. Paired together. In chemistry, this refers to an acid and a base which can convert to each other by the gain or loss of a proton (a hydrogen nucleus), which together are called a conjugate acid-base pair. It can also refer to two liquids in equilibrium with each other. In mycology (the study of fungi), this refers to a dikaryon with two haploid nuclei in it. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conjugate
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