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Ligand
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Simple meaning
What does Ligand mean?
A ligand is a small part that attaches to a molecule.
Dictionary definition
A molecule or ion that attaches to another atom or molecule in chemistry or biology.
Example sentences
Ligand in a sentence
easy
The diagram showed a ligand attached to a metal atom.
medium
In biology, a ligand can connect with a matching receptor.
hard
The chemistry lesson used ligand to explain how tiny particles can bind together.
Synonyms
Words like Ligand
binding moleculeA binding molecule attaches to another molecule.
chemical partnerA chemical partner connects with another chemical part.
Antonyms
Opposite words
free moleculeA free molecule is not attached in the same way.
separate particleA separate particle is not bound to another part.
Word family
Ligand word family
Base word
ligand
noun
ligand
Base form.
noun
ligands
More than one ligand.
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Practice 1
What does ligand mean?
Ligand means a ligand is a small part that attaches to a molecule.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ligand?
A binding molecule attaches to another molecule.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for ligand?
A free molecule is not attached in the same way.
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