adj. 1. (Chem.) (Chem.) formed by the union of two compounds; as, a conjugated protein. Syn. -- conjugate. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 2. joined together especially in a pair or pairs. Syn. -- conjugate, coupled. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 3. (Chem.) containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond; -- of an organic compound or of the double bonds thus arranged. Conjugated double bonds have chemical and electronic properties different from those of isolated double bonds. Syn. -- conjugate. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ] |