GENETICS

genetics, genetic science

(noun) the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

genetics (uncountable)

(biology, genetics) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

(biology, genetics) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

Synonym: genes

Source: Wiktionary



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1 May 2025

ECONOMIC

(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”


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Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.

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