Joined together in pairs or in a series. The chemist explained that the compound had a conjugated structure, which contributed to its stability.
In chemistry, having alternating single and multiple bonds in a chemical compound, which can affect the compound's color and reactivity. The conjugated system in the molecule allowed it to absorb visible light, giving the substance its vibrant color.
(grammar, of a verb form) Inflected to show person, number, tense, etc. The French teacher asked the students whether the verb was properly conjugated in the past tense.
To give the different forms of a verb in an inflected language as they vary according to voice, mood, tense, number, and person. In Spanish class, we learned how to conjugate the verb 'hablar' in the present tense.
To join together, especially in marriage or a similar union. The priest will conjugate the couple in a traditional ceremony.
To undergo conjugation, a process in which two organisms exchange genetic material. Certain bacteria can conjugate to share antibiotic resistance genes.
To form the conjugate of a mathematical object, especially a complex number, matrix, or quaternion. To simplify the denominator, conjugate the complex number 5 − 2i.