molecular clock

mo·lec·u·lar clock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-lek-yuh-ler klok]
- /məˈlɛk yə lər klɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-lek-yuh-ler klok]
- /məˈlɛk yə lər klɒk/

Definition of molecular clock words

noun molecular clock the changes in the amino acid sequences of proteins that take place during evolution and speciation, and from which the dates of branchings of taxonomic groups can be deduced. 1

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molecular clock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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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