| segregation ratio | In genetics, the proportion of progeny of a particular genotype or phenotype from actual matings of specified genotypes. The test of a Mendelian hypothesis is the comparison of the segregation rate with the Mendelian rate. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| segregator | One who, or that which, separates. Specifically: A device for depriving steam of particles of water mixed with it. <chemical> An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seguestration | 1. The seizure of the property of an individual for the use of the state; particularly applied to the seizure, by a belligerent power, of debts due from its subjects to the enemy. 2. The state of being separated or set aside; separation; retirement; seclusion from society. "Since Henry Monmouth first began to reign, . . . This loathsome sequestration have I had." (Shak) 3. Disunion; disjunction. Origin: L. Sequestratio: cf. F. Sequestration. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |