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recombinación

recombination

noun rreh-kohm-bee-nah-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Recombinación in genetics refers to the rearrangement of genetic material, especially during meiosis (recombinación genética). In physics it describes the neutralisation of ions and electrons. The plural drops the accent: recombinaciones.

Examples

"La recombinación genética aumenta la diversidad."

Natural Translation

Genetic recombination increases diversity.

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