folding
fol
ˈfoʊl
fowl
ding
dɪng
ding
British pronunciation
/fˈə‍ʊldɪŋ/

Definitie en betekenis van "folding"in het Engels

01

opvouwbaar, vouwbaar

designed in a way that can be folded or bent so it takes up less space
folding definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The folding chair was easy to store when not in use.
De opvouwbare stoel was gemakkelijk op te bergen wanneer hij niet in gebruik was.
She bought a folding table that could be easily transported for outdoor events.
Ze kocht een opvouwbare tafel die gemakkelijk vervoerd kon worden voor buitenevenementen.
01

the action or process of bending or creasing something over

example
Voorbeelden
The folding of the map made it fit into his pocket.
She demonstrated proper folding of the clothes.
02

the process by which a protein or polypeptide chain assumes its functional three-dimensional structure

example
Voorbeelden
Protein folding is critical for enzymatic activity.
Molecular chaperones assist in protein folding.
03

plooiing, vouwing

(in geology) the bending or deformation of rock layers due to compressional forces
example
Voorbeelden
Folding bends rock layers, forming wrinkles in the Earth's crust.
Vouwing buigt gesteentelagen, waardoor plooien in de aardkorst ontstaan.
The Rocky Mountains show evidence of extensive folding.
De Rocky Mountains tonen bewijs van uitgebreide vouwing.
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