internucleotide

adjective

in·​ter·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌin-tər-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce internucleotide (audio)
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: occurring between or involving two or more nucleotides
internucleotide linkages

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of internucleotide was in 1949

Dictionary Entries Near internucleotide

Cite this Entry

“Internucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internucleotide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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