"ice-minus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Stephen Lindlow because it lacks the gene he calls "ice" that creates a protein which provides a regular surface for the formation of ice. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ice-minus (uncountable)
  1. A genetically modified bacterium created from Pseudomona syringae that inhibits the formation of ice crystals, thereby making some crops more frost tolerant. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ice minus
    Sense id: en-ice-minus-en-noun-abNVmblg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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