Misprime

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To prime incorrectly.

    "It is also useful when using degenerate primers which may misprime and cause nonspecific products."

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"It is also useful when using degenerate primers which may misprime and cause nonspecific products."

Etymology

From mis- + prime.

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