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adj. - The act of doubling something up for easier storage. Also: A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock.

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  • Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
  • Noun : He preached to the fold. ,He rejoined the fold after his youthful escapade
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  • "One reason that protein folding is so difficult to simulate is that it occurs amazingly fast," Pande explained.
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