conjugate pair
[ˈkɑːndʒəɡeɪt pɛr]
nounpl: conjugate pairs
par conjugado
1. Two complex numbers or mathematical expressions that are related by changing the sign of the imaginary part (in mathematics); in chemistry, two substances related by the gain or loss of a proton
The complex numbers 3+4i and 3-4i form a conjugate pair.
Os números complexos 3+4i e 3-4i formam um par conjugado.
2. In acid-base chemistry, a pair consisting of an acid and its corresponding base that differ by one proton
The acetic acid and acetate ion represent a conjugate pair in solution.
O ácido acético e o íon acetato representam um par conjugado em solução.
3. In biology and chemistry, two molecules or ions that are interconvertible through a simple chemical reaction
NAD+ and NADH are an important conjugate pair in cellular metabolism.
NAD+ e NADH são um par conjugado importante no metabolismo celular.
This is a technical term predominantly used in mathematical and scientific contexts. It is universally understood in academic settings across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese-speaking regions. The term has no colloquial usage outside of scientific and educational fields.
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