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- [ree-kom-buh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌri kɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən/
- /ˌri·kɑm·bəˈneɪ·ʃən/
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- [ree-kom-buh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌri kɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of recombination word
- noun recombination any of several processes by which genetic material of different origins becomes combined. It most commonly occurs between two sets of parental chromosomes during production of germ cells 0
- noun recombination the union of free electrons and holes in a semiconductor or of free ions and electrons in a plasma 0
- noun recombination a combining again 0
- noun recombination the appearance in offspring of new combinations of allelic genes not present in either parent, produced from the mixing of genetic material, as by crossing-over 0
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Origin of recombination
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30, for general sense; 1900-05 for current sense; re- + combination
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Parts of speech for Recombination
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recombination popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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