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conjugated

conjugated

9.1
Having two or more double bonds separated by single bonds
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɒn.dʒʊ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : conjugado
  • In organic chemistry, conjugated systems contain alternating single and double bonds, allowing for electron delocalization.

Examples

  • There's beta carotene, another long conjugated double bond system.

  • CLA is known as conjugated, conjugated, the linoleic acid, which actually has been shown to help you burn fat and lose weight.

  • But if you oxidize it to bake that, then you get it conjugated and that's the scarlet Tanager in the summer, right?

  • The molecule's conjugated structure makes it more stable and reactive during chemical reactions.

  • Many natural compounds, such as lycopene, feature conjugated double bonds that contribute to their unique properties.

Synonyms

conjugate
vsconjugated
  • Specialized
8.8

Having single and double bonds that alternate, as in benzene

is specifically multiple double bonds separated by single bonds

Compounds

conjugated protein
  • Specialized
6.5

A protein that has a chemical part like a sugar, fat, or metal attached

Surface Forms

conjugated positive

Morphology

conjugated = conjugate (semi-transparent) = conjugate + ed

Formed from the verb 'conjugate' + '-ed'; the chemistry sense is a specialized technical meaning (alternating double bonds) that is not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Conjugated comes from the Latin parts con- meaning 'together' and jugare meaning 'to yoke' or 'join', like the simple idea of 'join'. In chemistry, a conjugated chain is like a row of linked train cars with alternating double and single bonds, so the molecule can absorb light.