Sequencer (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The researcher used a DNA sequencer to determine the order of nucleotides in the newly isolated gene.
- A protein sequencer was employed to identify the amino acid sequence of the enzyme.
- The laboratory acquired a state-of-the-art peptide sequencer to analyze the structure of complex biomolecules.
- By using a carbohydrate sequencer, the team was able to elucidate the branching pattern of the polysaccharide.
- The analytical chemist relied on a high-throughput oligonucleotide sequencer to rapidly identify the component nucleotides.
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Meaning 2
Computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.