replicated; replicating
Definition of replicate
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to undergo replication : produce a replica of itself
virus particles replicating in cells
replicate
adjectivereplicate
nounDefinition of replicate (Entry 3 of 3)
: one of several identical experiments, procedures, or samples
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The first known use of replicate was in the 15th century
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