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folding
01
designed in a way that can be folded or bent so it takes up less space
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
relational
ungradable
Examples
The folding chair was easy to store when not in use.
Folding
01
the action or process of bending or creasing something over
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
foldings
Examples
The folding of the map made it fit into his pocket.
02
the process by which a protein or polypeptide chain assumes its functional three-dimensional structure
Examples
Protein folding is critical for enzymatic activity.
03
(in geology) the bending or deformation of rock layers due to compressional forces
Examples
Folding bends rock layers, forming wrinkles in the Earth's crust.
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folding
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