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antiparallel
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antiparallel [ˌæntɪˈpærəˌlɛl]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) Physics parallel but pointing in the opposite direction
2. (Mathematics) Maths (of vectors) parallel but having opposite directions
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Adj.1.antiparallel - (especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed; "antiparallel vectors"
parallel - being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; "parallel lines never converge"; "concentric circles are parallel"; "dancers in two parallel rows"


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Indeed, PA11 being an odd polyamide, its elementary lattice can theoretically lead to either a parallel or an anti-parallel configuration of the chains with every -CONH- group able to be engaged with another one through hydrogen bonds.
The electric field in the region where the neutrons decay sweeps both populations of protons, those with initial axial momenta anti-parallel to the electron axis (group I) and those parallel (group II), toward the proton detector.
coli show it has a typical lipocalin fold consisting of eight anti-parallel beta-strands that form a beta-barrel with a distinct binding pocket for a small molecule.
 
 
 
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