TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

MOLECULAR TUMBLING [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Molecular Biology
DEF

A mode of motion and flexibility observed in globular proteins which are found to rotate in solution at frequencies close to those calculated for rigid spheres.

OBS

The frequencies are usually expressed in terms of a rotational correlation time, [phi], which is the reciprocal of the rate constant for the randomization of the orientation of the molecule by Brownian motion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie moléculaire
DEF

Mode de rotation des protéines globulaires en solution dont la fréquence s'apparente à celle de sphères rigides.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: