allopolyploidy

al·lo·pol·y·ploid

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pol-uh-ploid]
- /ˌæl əˈpɒl əˌplɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pol-uh-ploid]
- /ˌæl əˈpɒl əˌplɔɪd/

Definitions of allopolyploidy word

noun allopolyploidy the state of having two or more sets of chromosomes derived from parents of different species or widely differing strains 3
adjective allopolyploidy having more than two haploid sets of chromosomes that are dissimilar and derived from different species. 1
noun allopolyploidy an allopolyploid cell or organism. 1
noun allopolyploidy (genetics) A form of polyploidy (having more than the usual number of chromosomes) that results from the interbreeding of different species. 0

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Origin of allopolyploidy

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; allo- + polyploid

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Parts of speech for Allopolyploidy

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allopolyploidy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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