conjugated conjugated /ˈkɑːndʒəˌgeɪtɪd/

adjective

1. () (chemistry) formed by the union of two compounds  ( conjugate , conjugated )
   (chemistry) formed by the union of two compounds
    A conjugated protein
   a conjugated protein
   
2. (chemistry) of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond  ( conjugate , conjugated )
   (chemistry) of an organic compound; containing two or more double bonds each separated from the other by a single bond
   
3. Joined together especially in a pair or pairs  ( conjugate , conjugated , coupled )
   joined together especially in a pair or pairs