folding

Meanings

• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape;
• "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
• the act of folding;
• bend or lay so that one part covers the other;
• incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating;
• cease to operate or cause to cease operating;
• confine in a fold, like sheep
• become folded or folded up;
• capable of being folded up and stored;

Synonyms

• protein folding
• fold
• fold up
• turn up
• close up
• close
• shut down
• close down
• pen up
• foldable
• foldaway

Scrabble Score: 12

folding is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

folding is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

folding is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

folding is a valid Words With Friends word

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