verb, noun — 8 senses
UK /tɹænzlə(ʊ)ˈkeɪt/ · US /tɹænzˈloʊˌkeɪt/
Etymology The verb is derived from trans- (prefix meaning ‘across; to the other side of’) + locate, a back-formation from translocation. The noun is derived from the verb; see -ate.
To move or transfer (someone or something) from one place to another; to displace, to relocate, to remove.
Chiefly passive voice
To move or transfer (an animal) from one place to another, especially as part of a wildlife conservation programme.
Chiefly passive voice
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To cause (a molecule, substance, etc.) to undergo translocation through a cell membrane or body tissue, usually by an active process.
Chiefly passive voice
Biology, Cytology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences To cause (a chromosomal segment) to undergo translocation to a different place, especially on a non-homologous chromosome.
Chiefly passive voice
To move or travel from one place to another; to relocate.
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a molecule, substance, etc.: to undergo translocation through a cell membrane or body tissue, usually by an active process.
UK /ˈtɹænzləˌkeɪt/ · US /ˈtɹænzləˌkeɪt/
Etymology The verb is derived from trans- (prefix meaning ‘across; to the other side of’) + locate, a back-formation from translocation. The noun is derived from the verb; see -ate.
Biology, Natural sciences A substance which is moved by translocation through a body tissue or cell membrane, especially (botany) through the phloem of a plant.
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