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

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