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modification [‚mäd·ə·fə′kā·shən] (cell and molecular biology) In nucleic acid metabolism, any changes made to deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid after their original incorporation into a polynucleotide chain. (engineering) A major or minor change in the design of an item, effected in order to correct a deficiency, to facilitate production, or to improve operational effectiveness. (metallurgy) Treatment of molten aluminum alloys containing 8-13% silicon with small amounts of a sodium fluoride or sodium chloride mixture; improves mechanical properties. (science and technology) Any change brought about by external or internal factors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is, therefore, of the highest importance to gain a clear insight into the means of modification and coadaptation. For statements and opinions are said to have this capacity, not because they themselves undergo modification, but because this modification occurs in the case of something else. I do not dwell, however, on this objection, because it may be thought to be rather against the modification of the principle, than against the principle itself. |
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