dna

noun
UK: /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/
US: /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

  1. The chemical in cells that carries genetic information.

    1. Scientists study DNA to learn about genes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The DNA sample was analyzed to identify the suspect in the crime. [ ] [ ]

  2. Genetic material of a living thing.

    1. This test looks at DNA to see your ancestry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The forensic team collected DNA evidence from the crime scene to help with the investigation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genetic code
dna verb

  1. To analyze or test a sample in order to determine its DNA composition or genetic markers.

    1. The lab will DNA the samples. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police decided to DNA all evidence they could find to solve the case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dna" in English means: The chemical in cells that carries genetic information., Genetic material of a living thing..

The phonetic transcription of "dna" is /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/ in British English and /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dna": genetic code.

Example usage of "dna": "Scientists study DNA to learn about genes.". More examples on the page.