downstream
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adjective
2.
of or pertaining to the latter part of a process or system.
3.
Genetics. with or in the direction of transcription, translation, or synthesis of a DNA, RNA, or protein molecule.
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| —adv, —adj | |
| 1. | in or towards the lower part of a stream; with the current |
| 2. | (in the oil industry) of or for the refining, distribution, or marketing of oil or its derived products |
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Downstream
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
More often than many people realize, fast-moving water carries the car downstream.
The work has real merit because these particular crocs are threatened by a dam downstream that has flooded their ancient habitat.
The river itself has been degraded through increased temperatures, reduced nutrients and reduced spawning gravels downstream.
But cities and farms downstream will soon feel the pinch.
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