"amplicant" meaning in English

See amplicant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

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. Categories (topical): Biology, Chemistry
    Sense id: en-amplicant-en-noun-MtVo3Nzs Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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