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cell-free

|cell/free|

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/sɛl friː/

without cells

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cell-free' originates from the combination of 'cell' and 'free', where 'cell' refers to the basic structural unit of living organisms and 'free' means 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'Cell-free' was formed by combining the words 'cell' and 'free' to describe a state or condition without cells.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without cells', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not containing or involving cells.

The cell-free extract was used in the experiment.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 10:24