Definition of Circular dichroism

1. Noun. (chemistry physics) the differential absorption of left-handed and right-handed circularly polarized light ¹

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Medical Definition of Circular dichroism

1. Differential absorption of right hand and left hand circularly polarized light resulting from molecular asymmetry involving a chromophore group. Circular dichroism is used to study the conformation of proteins in solution. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Circular Dichroism

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circulant
circulants
circular-knit
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circular dichroism (current term)
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