replicative

[ rep-li-key-tiv ]
/ ˈrɛp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv /

adjective

characterized by or capable of replication, especially of an experiment.

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Origin of replicative

First recorded in 1850–55; replicate + -ive

Words nearby replicative

replicable, replicar, replicase, replicate, replication, replicative, replicator, replicon, replisome, reply, reply card
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