ligand
(lig-and)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a molecule as an antibody or hormone or drug that binds to a receptor; 2 a molecule or ion or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound
Example Sentence
The size of a ligand is indicated by its cone angle.
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ligand
Rhymes
- ligand
- wigand