Dictionary Check: folding

"folding" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

capable of being folded up and stored

Example: "a foldaway bed"
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noun

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

Example: "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
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noun

a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

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noun

the act of folding

Example: "he gave the napkins a double fold"
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