ligand
US /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/
UK /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/
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配體
an ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.
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In coordination chemistry, a ligand is an ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom.
在配位化學中，配體是與中心金屬原子結合的離子或分子。
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The strength of the bond between the metal and the ligand affects the complex's properties.
金屬與配體之間鍵的強度影響配合物的性質。
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配體
a molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule.
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In biochemistry, a ligand is a substance that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.
在生物化學中，配體是與生物分子形成複合物以實現生物學目的的物質。
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Hormones and neurotransmitters often act as ligands, binding to specific receptors on cell surfaces.
激素和神經遞質通常作為配體，與細胞表面的特定受體結合。