folding

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - 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
• Syn:
protein folding
• Hypernyms:
organic process, biological process
2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
• Syn:
fold
• Hypernyms:
geological process, geologic process
3. the act of folding
- he gave the napkins a double fold
• Syn:
fold
• Derivationally related forms:
fold, fold (for: fold)
• Hypernyms:
change of shape
• Hyponyms:
plication, pleating

II - adjective

capable of being folded up and stored
- a foldaway bed
• Syn:
foldable, foldaway
• Similar to:
collapsible, collapsable

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  foldable, foldaway, folding(a), fold, protein folding