"biobrick" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: biobricks [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + brick. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|brick}} bio- + brick Head templates: {{en-noun}} biobrick (plural biobricks)
  1. (genetics) A length of DNA sequence used, with others, to build synthetic biological circuits Wikipedia link: BioBrick Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: BioBrick

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