genetic modification
genetic modification · genetic modifications
генетическая инженерия
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see genetic, modificationUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see genetic, modification.
» Through genetic modification, we can improve crops.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see genetic, modification.
(countable, uncountable)The deliberate modification of the genetic structure of an organism.
генетическая инженерияgenetičeskaja inženerija
Examples
2 sentencesThrough genetic modification, we can improve crops.
By the 23rd century, human clones with genetic modifications, such as a different hair colour, became more common.
deIm 23. Jahrhundert waren menschliche Klone mit genetischen Anpassungen wie veränderter Haarfarbe verbreiteter geworden.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
deliberate modification of genetic structure:
Forms
plural: genetic modifications| Singular | genetic modification |
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Word family
2 related wordsRelatedgenetic engineering
Derivedgenetically modified
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable