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- [lahy-guh nd, lig-uh nd]
- /ˈlaɪ gənd, ˈlɪg ənd/
- /ˈlɪ.ɡənd/
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- [lahy-guh nd, lig-uh nd]
- /ˈlaɪ gənd, ˈlɪg ənd/
Definitions of ligand word
- noun ligand Biochemistry. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor. 1
- noun ligand Chemistry. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. 1
- noun ligand An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding. 1
- noun ligand an atom, molecule, radical, or ion forming a complex with a central atom 0
- noun ligand an atom, group, ion, radical, or molecule which forms a coordination complex with a central atom or ion 0
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Origin of ligand
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < Latin ligandus, gerund of ligāre to bind, tie
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Parts of speech for Ligand
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ligand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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