Folding — synonyms, folding antonyms, definition

1. folding (Adjective)

foldable foldaway

folding (Adjective) — Capable of being folded up and stored. ex. "a folding bed"

2. folding (Noun)

fold protein folding

folding (Noun) — The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape. ex. "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"

folding (Noun) — A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock.

folding (Noun) — The act of folding. ex. "he gave the napkins a double folding"

biological process change of shape geologic process geological process organic process pleating plication

3. folding (Verb)

closing closing down closing up folding up penning up shutting down turning up unfolding

folding (Verb) — Bend or lay so that one part covers the other. ex. "fold up the newspaper"

folding (Verb) — Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating. ex. "Fold the egg whites into the batter"

folding (Verb) — Cease to operate or cause to cease operating. ex. "fold the shop"

folding (Verb) — Confine in a fold, like sheep.

folding (Verb) — Become folded or folded up. ex. "The bed folds in a jiffy"

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