ligand Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɪɡ.ənd/
What Does Ligand Mean?
As a noun, ligand means A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially: (coordination chemistry) Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. Such an entity that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose. It is also used to mean (coordination chemistry) Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
Ligand at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | ligands |
Ligand Definition (Noun)
- A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially: (coordination chemistry) Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex. Such an entity that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.
- (coordination chemistry) Such an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
- Such an entity that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.
- A letter that orthography requires or allows to be ligated with one or more other letters to form a ligature, such as a in æ or o in œ.
Noun
- An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.
- A letter that orthography requires to be ligated with one or more other letters.
Synonyms of Ligand
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Ligand synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ligand (plural ligands)
Words That Rhyme With Ligand
Origin of Ligand
Borrowed from Latin ligandus, gerundive of ligo (“bind”).
How Do You Say Ligand?
The standard pronunciation of ligand is /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɪɡ).