What does "conformer" mean?

Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

What is a synonym for "conformer"?

Common synonyms include: babbitt, bourgeois, burgher, conformist, formalist, methodologist.

//ˈkɑn.fɚmɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum. physical
2
A person who conforms; a conformist.
3
A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion physical
4
A Conformist.

Etymology 1

Blend of conformational + isomer.

Etymology 2

From conform + -er.

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