"amplicant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amplicants [plural]
Etymology: Blend of amplify + -ant Etymology templates: {{blend|en|amplify|-ant}} Blend of amplify + -ant Head templates: {{en-noun}} amplicant (plural amplicants)
  1. (chemistry, biology) A factor that amplifies a response.

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