Fragmentieren
Example: Die Wissenschaftler fragmentieren die DNA für die Analyse präzise.
Definition
"Fragmentieren" means to break or divide something, especially a larger object or substance, into smaller parts or fragments. In scientific contexts, it often refers to the precise breaking of molecules or structures, such as DNA, to facilitate detailed analysis or study.
Etymology
The word "fragmentieren" comes from the Latin root 'fragmentum,' meaning a piece or broken part. It entered German through French or Latin influence, combining with the verb-forming suffix '-ieren,' which is common for verbs derived from Latin. Did you know? The concept of fragmenting DNA as a scientific technique became prominent with the advancement of molecular biology.
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"Fragmentieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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