folding, n.
(foldings)
(foldings)
the act of folding
<noun.act>
fold folding
sample sentences
"he gave the napkins a double fold"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
<noun.process>
fold folding
semantic pointers
hypernym
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
<noun.process>
folding protein folding
sample sentences
"understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
semantic pointers
hypernym