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folding

fol·ding

UK/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ US/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ fairly common slang
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

  • “understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”
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2.

the act of folding

  • “he gave the napkins a double fold”
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adjective

1.

capable of being folded up and stored

  • “a foldaway bed”
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Origin

By surface analysis, fold + -ing.

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