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replicate

The correct spelling is replicate.

How to pronounce replicate

noun

IPA: /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/

Say it like: Rep-lic-ate

The correct spelling is replicate. The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica. For example: "On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate."

Usage Examples

On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.

a replicate leaf or petal

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
  2. 2.A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

verb

  1. 1.To make a copy (replica) of.
  2. 2.To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
  3. 3.To reply.

adjective

  1. 1.Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

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