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noun
A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system, to packaged goods, and so on; the act or process of applying them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: tagging, branding, trade dress
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The introduction of a traceable chemical group (e.g., containing an isotope or a fluorescent dye) into a protein or other biomolecule of interest so it can be tracked or quantified during experimental analysis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: tagging
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of label
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
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