binding capacity
[ˈbaɪndɪŋ kəˈpæsɪti]
nounpl: binding capacities
capacidade de ligação
1. The maximum amount of a substance that can be bound or attached to another substance, typically measured in biochemistry and chemistry contexts
The binding capacity of the protein determines how much hormone it can carry in the bloodstream.
A capacidade de ligação da proteína determina quanto hormônio ela pode transportar na corrente sanguínea.
2. In law and contracts, the legal power or authority of a party to enter into and be bound by an agreement
The contract was void because the signatory lacked binding capacity.
O contrato era nulo porque o signatário não tinha capacidade de vinculação.
3. In chemistry, the ability of a molecule or compound to form chemical bonds with other molecules
The binding capacity of the enzyme is crucial for the catalytic reaction.
A capacidade de ligação da enzima é crucial para a reação catalítica.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and legal fields. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking countries, it is commonly encountered in pharmaceutical research, biochemistry laboratories, and contract law. The term reflects technical precision and is more frequently used in academic and professional environments than in everyday conversation.
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