Meaning of the word mutate in English
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mutate
US /mjuːˈteɪt/
UK /mjuːˈteɪt/
Verb
1.
to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation:
Example:
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These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs.
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