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inducible


in·duc·ible

adj \in-ˈdü-sə-bəl, -ˈdyü-\

Definition of INDUCIBLE

: capable of being induced: as a : formed by a cell in response to the presence of its substrate <inducible enzymes> b : activated or undergoing expression only in the presence of a particular molecule <an inducible promoter>
in·duc·ibil·i·ty \-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌdyü-\ noun

First Known Use of INDUCIBLE

circa 1677

Rhymes with INDUCIBLE

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