stranded

adjective

strand·ed ˈstran-dəd

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

strandedness noun

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stranded was in 1769

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“Stranded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stranded. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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stranded

adjective

strand·ed ˈstran-dəd

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

stranded

adjective

strand·ed ˈstran-dəd

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

the double-stranded molecule of DNA

strandedness noun

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