Definitions for ligand

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ligand li·gand

Spelling: [lahy-guh nd, lig-uh nd]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ gənd, ˈlɪg ənd/

Ligand is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 126 anagrams from letters in ligand (adgiln).

Definitions for ligand

noun

1. Biochemistry. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor.
2. Chemistry. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound.

Origin of ligand

1945-50; Latin ligandus, gerund of ligāre to bind, tie