Definition of ligand in English:

ligand

noun ˈlɪɡ(ə)nd

Chemistry

1An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.
〔化〕配位体
Example sentencesExamples
- Ligand field theory, like crystal field theory, concentrates on what happens when ligands split the central metal atom's inner orbitals.
- The bonding between the ligand and the metal ion is intermediate between covalent and electrostatic.
- This binding affinity is related to free enthalpy of the formation of the product of metal and ligand.
- Furthermore, the molecular arrangement of the three citrate ligands allows the possible introduction of other catalytic metal centres.
- Special care was taken to include all the hydrogen bonds between the zinc ligands and the surrounding residues.
1. 1.1Biochemistry A molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule.
  〔生化〕配（位）体，配基
  Example sentencesExamples
  Inside the human body, there are mu, Kappa, and delta opiate receptors, to which the enkephalins and endorphins bind as ligands.
  Steric clashes between the ligand and protein atoms were alleviated with several minimization cycles in vacuum.
  They are also biocompatible, and their surfaces can be modified to attach antibodies or other ligands that could be used to target the nanoparticles to specific tissues.
  It remains to be seen if the surface of the micelle can be used to target macromolecules or ligands of interest, in order to penetrate cells and pinpoint their constituents.
  Drugs can be encapsulated into or adsorbed onto the particles, along with cell-specific ligands that can home in on a clinical target.

Origin

1950s: from Latin ligandus 'that can be tied', gerundive of ligare 'to bind'.

Rhymes

brigand

Definition of ligand in US English:

ligand

noun

Chemistry

1An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.
〔化〕配位体
Example sentencesExamples
- Special care was taken to include all the hydrogen bonds between the zinc ligands and the surrounding residues.
- This binding affinity is related to free enthalpy of the formation of the product of metal and ligand.
- The bonding between the ligand and the metal ion is intermediate between covalent and electrostatic.
- Ligand field theory, like crystal field theory, concentrates on what happens when ligands split the central metal atom's inner orbitals.
- Furthermore, the molecular arrangement of the three citrate ligands allows the possible introduction of other catalytic metal centres.
1. 1.1Biochemistry A molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule.
  〔生化〕配（位）体，配基
  Example sentencesExamples
  It remains to be seen if the surface of the micelle can be used to target macromolecules or ligands of interest, in order to penetrate cells and pinpoint their constituents.
  They are also biocompatible, and their surfaces can be modified to attach antibodies or other ligands that could be used to target the nanoparticles to specific tissues.
  Drugs can be encapsulated into or adsorbed onto the particles, along with cell-specific ligands that can home in on a clinical target.
  Steric clashes between the ligand and protein atoms were alleviated with several minimization cycles in vacuum.
  Inside the human body, there are mu, Kappa, and delta opiate receptors, to which the enkephalins and endorphins bind as ligands.

Origin

1950s: from Latin ligandus ‘that can be tied’, gerundive of ligare ‘to bind’.

单词	ligand
释义	Definition of ligand in English: ligand noun ˈlɪɡ(ə)nd Chemistry 1An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding. 〔化〕配位体 Example sentencesExamples Ligand field theory, like crystal field theory, concentrates on what happens when ligands split the central metal atom's inner orbitals. The bonding between the ligand and the metal ion is intermediate between covalent and electrostatic. This binding affinity is related to free enthalpy of the formation of the product of metal and ligand. Furthermore, the molecular arrangement of the three citrate ligands allows the possible introduction of other catalytic metal centres. Special care was taken to include all the hydrogen bonds between the zinc ligands and the surrounding residues. 1.1Biochemistry A molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule. 〔生化〕配（位）体，配基 Example sentencesExamples Inside the human body, there are mu, Kappa, and delta opiate receptors, to which the enkephalins and endorphins bind as ligands. Steric clashes between the ligand and protein atoms were alleviated with several minimization cycles in vacuum. They are also biocompatible, and their surfaces can be modified to attach antibodies or other ligands that could be used to target the nanoparticles to specific tissues. It remains to be seen if the surface of the micelle can be used to target macromolecules or ligands of interest, in order to penetrate cells and pinpoint their constituents. Drugs can be encapsulated into or adsorbed onto the particles, along with cell-specific ligands that can home in on a clinical target. Origin 1950s: from Latin ligandus 'that can be tied', gerundive of ligare 'to bind'. Rhymes brigand Definition of ligand in US English: ligand noun Chemistry 1An ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding. 〔化〕配位体 Example sentencesExamples Special care was taken to include all the hydrogen bonds between the zinc ligands and the surrounding residues. This binding affinity is related to free enthalpy of the formation of the product of metal and ligand. The bonding between the ligand and the metal ion is intermediate between covalent and electrostatic. Ligand field theory, like crystal field theory, concentrates on what happens when ligands split the central metal atom's inner orbitals. Furthermore, the molecular arrangement of the three citrate ligands allows the possible introduction of other catalytic metal centres. 1.1Biochemistry A molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule. 〔生化〕配（位）体，配基 Example sentencesExamples It remains to be seen if the surface of the micelle can be used to target macromolecules or ligands of interest, in order to penetrate cells and pinpoint their constituents. They are also biocompatible, and their surfaces can be modified to attach antibodies or other ligands that could be used to target the nanoparticles to specific tissues. Drugs can be encapsulated into or adsorbed onto the particles, along with cell-specific ligands that can home in on a clinical target. Steric clashes between the ligand and protein atoms were alleviated with several minimization cycles in vacuum. Inside the human body, there are mu, Kappa, and delta opiate receptors, to which the enkephalins and endorphins bind as ligands. Origin 1950s: from Latin ligandus ‘that can be tied’, gerundive of ligare ‘to bind’.
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