replicating

[adj., n. rep-li-kit; v. rep-li-keyt]

adjective

Also, rep·li·cat·ed. folded; bent back on itself.

verb (used with object)

to bend or fold back: a replicated leaf.

to repeat, duplicate, or reproduce, especially for experimental purposes.

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Replicating is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

verb (used without object)

to undergo replication.

noun

something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.

Origin:
1525–35; < Late Latin replicātus past participle of replicāre to fold back. See re-, ply², -ate¹

Related forms

non·rep·li·cate, adjective

non·rep·li·cat·ed, adjective

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replicate rep·li·cate (rěp'lĭ-kāt')
v. rep·li·cat·ed, rep·li·cat·ing, rep·li·cates

To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat.
To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of genetic material, a cell, or an organism.

n.
A repetition of an experiment or a procedure.

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