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1.A distinct part of a large molecule.
‘the enzyme removes the sulphate _moiety_ ’
‘A sulfonamide is a chemical entity characterized by a sulfur dioxide and nitrogen _moiety_ directly linked to a benzene ring.’
2.A part or portion, especially a lesser share.
3.Each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided.
‘the tax was to be delivered in two _moieties_ ’
‘Bond lengths and bond angles are held fixed at standard equilibrium values and aromatic _moieties_ are assigned planar conformations unless found otherwise by experiment.’
4.Each of two social or ritual groups into which a people is divided, especially among Australian Aborigines and some North American Indians.
‘Once the initiates, who are of the receiving _moiety_ , have seen the tableau and danced with headdresses all night long, this beautiful structure is rapidly dismantled.’
‘The basic auafangai practice consisted of attaching specific animal or plant names and designs to particular patrilineal descent groups, whether lineages, clans or _moieties_ .’
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‘the enzyme removes the sulphate _moiety_ ’
