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Topic: Science

replicability

IPA: /ˌrɛplɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌrɛplɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of something to be copied or reproduced exactly.

Example: The replicability of the experiment was confirmed by several independent researchers.

replicable

IPA: /rɪˈplɪkəbl/

KK: /rɛˈplɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be copied or reproduced in the same way.

Example: The experiment's results are replicable, meaning other scientists can achieve the same findings.

replicase

IPA: /ˈrɛplɪkeɪs/

KK: /ˈrɛplɪkeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps create a new RNA strand by using an existing RNA strand as a template.

Example: The replicase is essential for the replication of viral RNA.

replicate

IPA: /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe something that is folded over or bent back upon itself.

Example: The replicate leaf showed a unique structure that fascinated the botanists.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a copy of something or to reproduce it.

Example: The scientists were able to replicate the experiment successfully.

noun

Definition: A copy or reproduction of something, often used in scientific experiments to ensure accuracy by repeating the same procedure.

Example: The researchers conducted a replicate of the original experiment to confirm their findings.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an exact copy of something or to reproduce it.

Example: Scientists can replicate the experiment to verify the results.

replication

IPA: /ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making a copy or reproduction of something, often used in scientific contexts to describe how genetic material or organisms reproduce.

Example: The scientist studied the replication of DNA to understand how genes are passed on.

replicative

IPA: /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of making a copy or reproducing something.

Example: The replicative process in cells is essential for growth and reproduction.

replicon

IPA: /ˈrɛplɪkɒn/

KK: /ˈrɛplɪkɒn/

noun

Definition: A genetic structure that can replicate independently, often found in DNA or RNA.

Example: The replicon is essential for the proper duplication of genetic material during cell division.

replot

IPA: /rɪˈplɒt/

KK: /rɪˈplɑt/

verb

Definition: To create a new plot or diagram based on different data or information than before.

Example: After reviewing the results, the scientist decided to replot the data for clarity.

repolarization

IPA: /ˌriːpɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌpɒləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of returning to a state where there is a difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane after it has been disturbed.

Example: After the muscle fiber contracts, repolarization occurs to restore the electrical balance.

repolarize

IPA: /ˌriːˈpɒləraɪz/

KK: /riˈpɒləraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To return to a state where the electrical charge is balanced after being disturbed.

Example: After the nerve signal was sent, the cell needed time to repolarize before it could send another signal.

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