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noun
A model describing stiff, flexible polymers (like DNA), treating them as a continuous, elastic rod that resists bending but can curve smoothly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, genetics, medicine, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: WLC
Antonyms: none provided
History
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