noun
- the action or process of folding something again
- the process by which a denatured protein returns to its original three-dimensional structure
Usage: biochemistry
verb
- present participle of refold; folding something again
Examples
- She is refolding the laundry that fell out of the basket.
- The origami crane requires careful refolding of several creases.
- After washing, the map needed refolding along its original lines.
- The refolding of the tent took longer than expected.
- Scientists studied the refolding of proteins after heat treatment.
- Proper refolding techniques help maintain the protein’s function.
- The refolding process can take several minutes to complete.