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Ligand

noun

/ˈlɪɡənd/

Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.nounAn ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

2.nounA letter that orthography requires to be ligated with one or more other letters.

Synonyms

cd40 bidentate multidentate gated fas chelator chelant complexant complexer donor binder messenger

Rhymes With

big and brig and dig and fig and figg and gig and grigg and jig and

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