Recombination Definition & Meaning

recombination
noun
  1. (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles
  2. (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents

"Recombination" in song lyrics

See how recombination is used in real songs:

  • "Genetic drift double helix recombination"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert
  • "Genetic drifts, evolution through recombination"
    Ras Kass — Nature of the Threat
  • "homologous recombination"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "recombination"

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