"molecular assembler" meaning in All languages combined

See molecular assembler on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: molecular assemblers [plural]
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  1. (science fiction) A device that, given an object and sufficient atoms of the required elements, would reproduce exact copies. Wikipedia link: molecular assembler Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: cornucopia machine, nanofactory
    Sense id: en-molecular_assembler-en-noun-KE8aCCee Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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