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to clone
01
clonar, replicar genéticamente
to create an exact genetic copy of an organism or replicate something closely
Transitive: to clone an organism
Ejemplos
Scientists successfully cloned the sheep " Dolly " from an adult cell.
Los científicos lograron clonar con éxito a la oveja "Dolly" a partir de una célula adulta.
The researchers are attempting to clone endangered species to preserve biodiversity.
Los investigadores están intentando clonar especies en peligro de extinción para preservar la biodiversidad.
Clone
01
clon
a cell or a group of cells created through a natural or artificial process from a source that they are genetically identical to
Ejemplos
The scientists observed the behavior of the bacterial clone to understand how it would respond to different antibiotics.
Los científicos observaron el comportamiento del clon bacteriano para entender cómo respondería a diferentes antibióticos.
Each clone of the plant cells was carefully monitored to ensure they grew into healthy, identical specimens.
Cada clon de las células de la planta fue monitoreado cuidadosamente para asegurar que crecieran en especímenes saludables e idénticos.
02
clon, copia no autorizada
an unauthorized replication of a product, design, or software
Ejemplos
Bootleggers sold laptop clones that looked and performed like the originals but at a fraction of the price.
Los contrabandistas vendían clones de computadoras portátiles que se veían y funcionaban como los originales pero a una fracción del precio.
The software company discovered a clone of its flagship program circulating on pirate websites.
La empresa de software descubrió un clon de su programa insignia circulando en sitios web piratas.
03
clon, copia
someone who closely resembles another
Ejemplos
At the family reunion, many guests mistook the twins for each other because they were perfect clones.
En la reunión familiar, muchos invitados confundieron a los gemelos entre sí porque eran clones perfectos.
The actor was praised for playing two characters who looked like clones in the same scene.
El actor fue elogiado por interpretar a dos personajes que parecían clones en la misma escena.
04
un clon, un clon gay
a gay man, often from San Francisco or New York, known for exaggeratedly macho appearance and behavior
SlangEjemplos
That clone walked into the bar with a leather jacket and confidence.
Ese clon entró en el bar con una chaqueta de cuero y confianza.
Everyone recognized him as a clone by his muscular build and mustache.
Todos lo reconocieron como un clon por su complexión musculosa y su bigote.
