Folding (chemistry)
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of folding
"He gave the napkins a double fold"
(2) A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
(3) The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
"Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The action of folding; a fold.
- Code folding: a source code display technique that can hide the contents of methods, classes, etc. for easier navigation.