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adjective con·ju·gat·ed \ ˈkän-jə-ˌgā-təd \

Definition of conjugated

1 : formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound
  • conjugated bile acids
2 : relating to, containing, or being a system of two double bonds separated by a single bond
  • conjugated fatty acids
  • conjugated double bonds

First Known Use of conjugated

1882

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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conjugated

adjective con·ju·gat·ed \ ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt-əd \

medical Definition of conjugated

: formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound
  • some enzymes are conjugated
  • conjugated bile acids

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