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recombine

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re·com·bine  (rkm-bn)
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.

recombine [ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn]
vb
to join together again
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.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
combine, compound - put or add together; "combine resources"


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