Definition of ligand Ligand

/lɪˈgʌnd/ - [ligund] - lig•and

We found 3 definitions of ligand from 3 different sources.

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What does ligand mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: ligands

ligand - a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
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  • ligand (Noun)
    An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

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Sign Language

ligand in sign language
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