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Dictionary: re·con1   ('kŏn') pronunciation

n.
The smallest genetic unit capable of recombination.

[REC(OMBINATION) + -ON1.]


re·con2 ('kŏn') pronunciation
n. Informal
Reconnaissance.

recon re'con' adj.

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('kŏn')
n.

The smallest genetic unit capable of recombination.

The smallest unit of genetic material capable of recombination.

To patrol looking for enemy movements and facilities in order to gain information. Generally, contact is avoided if at all possible.

 
 
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