Look up: folding

1. Folding
   [chemistry] In chemistry, folding is the process by which a molecule assumes its shape or conformation. The process can also be described as intramolecular self-assembly where the molecule is directed to form a specific shape through noncovalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, metal ...
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2. Folding
   Folding doubling up a sheet of paper so that one part lies on top of another. Folding stresses the paper fibers. To create a smooth, straight fold, heavy papers, like cover stocks and bristols, need to be scored before they're folded. Multiple fold strength is important in printed pieces like books,...
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3. folding
   a bending operation in which one portion of a sheet is held and the adjacent portion is moved by pressure exerted on a forming tool Category: Iron and steel industries • the action of joining two rib loops to one body loop(at spaced intervals)where a rib border has more loops than the bo...
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4. Folding
   Fold'ing noun 1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. « The lower foldings of the vest.» Addison. 2. (Agriculture) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land,...
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5. folding
   1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. 'The lower foldings of the vest.' (Addison) ... 2. <agriculture> The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. Folding boat, a portable boat made by stretching canvas, etc, over jointed framework, used in cam...
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6. Folding
   • (n.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fold • (n.) The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.
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7. Folding
   The deformation of rock layers because of compressive forces to form folds.
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8. folding
   
   • bend or lay so that one part covers the other
   • intertwine
   • incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
   • cease to operate or cause to cease operating
   
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9. Folding
   confining sheep (or other livestock) onto a restricted area for feeding, such as a temporarily fenced part of a root crop field, especially when done repeatedly onto a sequence of areas.
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