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"
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"
noun
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
noun
the act of folding
Example:
"he gave the napkins a double fold"
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