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ANTIPARALLEL

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Antiparallel.

Antiparallel - as an adjective satellite

(especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed

Example: "Antiparallel vectors"

Antiparallel - as a noun

A line that forms equal angles with two other lines, but in opposite directions.

Antiparallel - as an adjective

Of vectors, parallel but of opposite direction

Describing the orientations of the two strands of dna

Describing two beta strands comprising a protein's secondary structure that are aligned and hydrogen bonded but the vector describing the amino- and carboxy-terminal ends of each strand are oriented 180° relative to one another.

Example Sentences

"The DNA strands in a double helix are antiparallel."
"The two railway tracks are antiparallel to each other."
"The magnetic fields of the two magnets are antiparallel."
"In this antiparallel circuit setup, the current splits into two different paths."
"The two roads run antiparallel to each other."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTIPARALLEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antiparallel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTIPARALLEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ANTIPARALLEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antiparallel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTIPARALLEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ANTIPARALLEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antiparallel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTIPARALLEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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