particulate inheritance

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noun Genetics.

the inheritance of discrete characters via genes that are independently expressed without the blending of characters from one generation to the next.

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Origin of particulate inheritance

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby particulate inheritance

particularly, particular negative, Particulars of Claim, particular solution, particulate, particulate inheritance, parting, Parting is such sweet sorrow, parting line, parting of the ways, parting shot

How to use particulate inheritance in a sentence

The cops say Kakehi gained several hundred million yen in inheritance from the deaths over the years.
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The concentration of PM2.5, the smallest particulate matter, is at 153 micrograms per cubic meter.
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What I assume is that we will come to a final peaceful settlement in which we agree on the value of the inheritance.
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That is to say, the ancestral genes, the ancestral strain of inheritance, appears again in these little children.
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Among boomers who will receive an inheritance, the top 10 percent will receive more than every other decile combined.
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In the time when thou shalt end the days of thy life, and in the time of thy decease, distribute thy inheritance.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The inheritance of the children of sinners shall perish, and with their posterity shall be a perpetual reproach.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
He acknowledged him in his blessings, and gave him an inheritance, and divided him his portion in twelve tribes.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
And he added glory to Aaron, and gave him an inheritance, and divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase of the earth.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
My inheritance is become to me as a lion in the wood: it hath cried out against me, therefore have I hated it.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various