conjugated

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adjective

con·​ju·​gat·​ed ˈkän-jə-ˌgā-təd 

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

conjugated

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past tense and past participle of conjugate entry 2

Examples of conjugated in a Sentence

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Adjective

The conjugated qualities of the 911 Targa may dissatisfy both the coupe and convertible orthodoxies but will appeal to many. —Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 3 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing conjugated

• conjugated protein

• conjugated protein

Medical Definition

conjugated

adjective

con·​ju·​gat·​ed ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt-əd 

: formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound

some enzymes are conjugated

conjugated bile acids