back-mutate

[bak-myoo-teyt]

back-mu·tate

[bak-myoo-teyt]
verb (used without object), back-mu·tat·ed, back-mu·tat·ing. Genetics.
to undergo back mutation.

Origin:
1960–65
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Back-mutate is one of our favorite verbs.
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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
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Main Entry:  back-mutate
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  in genetics, to revert to a former non-mutated condition
Usage:  science
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