noun
conjugation; conjugate
Technical term used in mathematics, chemistry, and physics to describe a paired or reciprocal relationship, such as conjugate variables, conjugated systems, or conjugate bases.
化学では、共役二重結合が分子の安定性に影響を与える。
In chemistry, conjugated double bonds affect the stability of the molecule.
数学の複素数では、共役複素数は虚部の符号を変えたものだ。
In complex numbers, the complex conjugate is obtained by changing the sign of the imaginary part.
From 共 (together) + 役 (role, service), referring to a paired or reciprocal function. The alternative form 共軛 uses 軛 (yoke), emphasizing a linked pair.