polyadenylate

noun, verb — 2 senses

polyadenylate

noun

Etymology From polyadenylic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any salt or ester of polyadenylic acid.

polyadenylate

verb

Etymology From the above noun, on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To form the polyadenylate salt or ester of something (especially of a nucleic acid).

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