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plasmid

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "plasmid" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

plasmid

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

plasmid is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, plasmid is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofplasmid

1noun
  • A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from and replicates independently of the chromosomes, most commonly found in bacteria, but also in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.
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