Pharmaceutical Science Vocabulary

noun the act of conforming or the state of being conformed

• The conformation of the molecules was critical in determining the chemical properties of the compound.
• The conformation of the seating arrangement at the event was a bit awkward.
• I don't like the conformation of this new group project, it seems like a lot of work.
• The conformation of her beliefs was unyielding, despite the evidence presented to her.

noun a compound that has the same molecular formula as another compound but differs in the arrangement of atoms

• An isomer is a molecule that has the same molecular formula as another molecule, but with a different arrangement of atoms.
• Isomers are like twins in the world of chemistry, they may look similar but have different structures.
• Isomers are like those cool puzzles where you have to rearrange the pieces to make a different shape.
• Isomers are like different versions of a recipe - same ingredients, but different ways of putting them together.

noun a salt or ester of a sulfonic acid, containing the group SO3.

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• Sulfonates are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for their ability to solubilize compounds.
• I added a sulfonate compound to the mixture to help with the reaction.
• Hey, can you pass me that sulfonate thingy over there?
• Her words were like sulfonates, breaking down the barriers between them.

noun the geometric property of a rigid object of being non-superposable on its mirror image; handedness

• The study of chirality in molecules is crucial in understanding their biological activity.
• I learned in chemistry class that chirality refers to the asymmetry in molecules.
• Dude, did you know that chirality is like the left and right hands being mirror images of each other?
• His decision to take a different path in life showed a chirality in his mindset compared to his peers.

adjective relating to a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image, thus having a non-superimposable mirror image relationship

• The chiral molecules exhibited optical activity when exposed to polarized light.
• I learned in chemistry class that chiral compounds have non-superimposable mirror images.
• Dude, those chiral structures look so cool under the microscope!
• The political landscape can be seen as chiral, with opposing viewpoints that cannot be reconciled.

noun a type of bacteria that forms branching filaments

• Actinomycetes are a group of bacteria that can be found in soil and water.
• I heard actinomycetes are bacteria that live in the ground.
• Actinomycetes are like those bacteria chillin' in the dirt.
• Just like actinomycetes spread in the environment, rumors can spread quickly among friends.

noun the state or quality of being an adjuvant; the action of helping or assisting in a supportive role

• The adjuvancy of the new drug helped to enhance its effectiveness in treating the disease.
• The adjuvancy of the ingredients really brought out the flavors in the dish.
• I added a little adjuvancy to my workout routine by incorporating some new exercises.
• The adjuvancy of teamwork is essential for the success of any project.