SEQUENCER

sequencer

(noun) computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence

sequencer, sequenator

(noun) (chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sequencer (plural sequencers)

Any device that activates or deactivates the components of a machine or system according to a preplanned sequence (as in a washing machine, or central heating system).

A device or system that orders and/or modifies digitally stored music and sound for playback.

A device for determining the sequence of monomers in a polymer, especially amino acids in protein, or bases in DNA; A sequenator.

A control device to increase/decrease the capacity of plant that is enabled to act in a specific order or sequence.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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