conjugated

adjective con·ju·gat·ed \-ˌgā-təd\

Definition of CONJUGATED

: formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound <conjugated bile acids>

: relating to, containing, or being a system of two double bonds separated by a single bond <conjugated fatty acids> <conjugated double bonds>

1882

Medical Dictionary

adjective con·ju·gat·ed \ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt-əd\

: formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound <some enzymes are conjugated> <conjugated bile acids>

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