recombine
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re·com·bine
(rē′kəm-bīn′)v. re·com·bined, re·com·bin·ing, re·com·bines
v.tr.
To combine (things) again.
v.intr.
1. To combine again.
2. Genetics To undergo or cause recombination; form new combinations.
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recombine
(ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn)vb
to join together again
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recombine
Past participle: recombined
Gerund: recombining
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Verb | 1. | recombine - undergo genetic recombination; "The DNA can recombine" change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" recombine - cause genetic recombination; "should scientists recombine DNA?" |
2. | recombine - cause genetic recombination; "should scientists recombine DNA?" alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" recombine - undergo genetic recombination; "The DNA can recombine" | |
3. | recombine - to combine or put together again |
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