Meaning & use
recombination
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The process by which genetic material is rearranged, especially through the exchange of segments between chromosomes.
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Genetic recombination during meiosis produces offspring with new combinations of traits.
Scientists study viral recombination to understand how new strains emerge.
A note on using this word
A core concept in genetics; don't confuse it with simple "mutation," which changes a DNA sequence rather than rearranging existing segments.
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2. noun
In physics, the process by which an electron and a positively charged ion or hole combine to form a neutral atom or state.
Electron-hole recombination in the semiconductor released energy as light.
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