self-rep|li|cat|ing

self-rep|li|cat|ing
self-rep|li|cat|ing «SEHLF REHP luh KAY tihng», adjective.
replicating oneself or itself: »

Every molecular biologist believes that DNA is a self-replicating molecule (New Scientist).


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