antiparallel (Meaning)
Wordnet
antiparallel (s)
(especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed
Webster
antiparallel (a.)
Running in a contrary direction.
Synonyms & Antonyms of antiparallel
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antiparallel Sentence Examples
- In DNA structure, the two strands run antiparallel to each other, with one going in the 3' to 5' direction and the other in the 5' to 3' direction.
- The antiparallel arrangement of railroad tracks allows for smoother traffic flow in both directions.
- The antiparallel nature of certain roads helps manage traffic by separating opposing lanes.
- Electrically charged particles exhibit antiparallel spins when they have opposite directions of rotation.
- In magnetism, antiparallel alignment of magnetic moments results in a cancellation of the overall magnetic field.
- The antiparallel configuration of gears ensures that rotational motion is transmitted smoothly.
- The antiparallel orientation of adjacent dipoles in a crystal lattice contributes to its unique electronic properties.
- In computer science, antiparallel processing involves executing multiple tasks simultaneously but in opposite directions.
- The antiparallel design of certain architectural elements enhances stability and structural integrity.
- Antiparallel strands in beta-sheet structures contribute to the stability and folding of proteins.
FAQs About the word antiparallel
(especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directedRunning in a contrary direction.
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In DNA structure, the two strands run antiparallel to each other, with one going in the 3' to 5' direction and the other in the 5' to 3' direction.
The antiparallel arrangement of railroad tracks allows for smoother traffic flow in both directions.
The antiparallel nature of certain roads helps manage traffic by separating opposing lanes.
Electrically charged particles exhibit antiparallel spins when they have opposite directions of rotation.
