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English adjective: folding | |||
| 1. | folding capable of being folded up and stored | ||
| Samples | A foldaway bed. | ||
| Synonyms | foldable, foldaway | ||
| Similar | collapsable, collapsible | ||
| Antonyms | noncollapsable, noncollapsible | ||
English noun: folding | |||
| 1. | folding (process) the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape | ||
| Samples | Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code. | ||
| Synonyms | protein folding | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | biological process, organic process | ||
| 2. | folding (process) a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock | ||
| Synonyms | fold | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | geologic process, geological process | ||
| 3. | folding (act) the act of folding | ||
| Samples | He gave the napkins a double fold. | ||
| Synonyms | fold | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | change of shape | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pleating, plication | ||
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