"conformational" meaning in English

See conformational in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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Etymology: From conformation + -al. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|conformation|al}} conformation + -al Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} conformational (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to a conformation. Tags: not-comparable

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