different between conformer vs rotamer

English

Etymology 1

Blend of conformational +? isomer.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /?k?n.f?m?/

Noun

conformer (plural conformers)

1. (chemistry) Any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
2. (biochemistry) A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

Derived terms

Etymology 2

From conform +? -er.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /k?n?f??m?/

Noun

conformer (plural conformers)

1. A person who conforms; a conformist.
2. (religion) A Conformist.

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin conform?re, present active infinitive of conform?. Equivalent to conforme +? -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k??.f??.me/

Verb

conformer

1. to conform; comply

Conjugation

Related terms

• conformation
• conforme
• former

Further reading

• “conformer” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Latin

Verb

c?nf?rmer

1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of c?nf?rm?

English

Etymology

Blend of rotation +? isomer

Noun

rotamer (plural rotamers)

1. (chemistry) any of a set of conformers that arise from restricted rotation around a single bond

Related terms

• rotameric
• rotamerization
• rotamerize

Anagrams

• Tramore