dicer

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dic·er

 (dī′sər)
n.
A device used for dicing food.
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Noun1.dicer - a mechanical device used for dicing food
mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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From now until November 16th, contestants can enter for a chance to win a 3/8" Nemco Easy Chopper 3[TM] Dicer from Nemco.
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Drosha and Dicer are the two types of RNase III enzymes.
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In the cytoplasm, pre-miRNA is processed by Dicer protein (endonuclease cytoplasmic RNase III enzyme), and mature miRNA is produced.
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And for processors looking at a dedicated line, the automation, high performance and product uniformity of a Holac Dicer gives it a clear edge.
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One possible theory suggests the defect of the miRNA biogenesis machinery involving Dicer and other key regulators of miRNA.
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