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folding
adjective
noun
Capable of being folded up and stored
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ˈfəʊldɪŋ
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adjective
Capable of being folded up and stored
“A foldaway bed”
noun
The act of folding
“He gave the napkins a double fold”
noun
A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
noun
The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
“Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”
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A foldaway bed
He gave the napkins a double fold
Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
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