Definition of propagation
: the act or action of propagating: such asa : increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbersb : the spreading of something (such as a belief) abroad or into new regionsc : enlargement or extension (as of a crack) in a solid body
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Once Li receives sterility confirmation, plant samples will be shared with wholesale growers who will begin the propagation process, which takes a few years.
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The propagation of patient-to-patient Web sites is allowing consumers to take stock and take charge.
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15th Century
First Known Use of propagation
15th century
PROPAGATION Defined for Kids
propagation
playDefinition of propagation for Students
: the act or process of causing to multiply or spread out the propagation of ideas
Medical Dictionary
propagation
playMedical Definition of propagation
: the act or action of propagating: asa: increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers propagation of a pure culture of bacteriab: the spreading or transmission of something propagation of a nerve impulse
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