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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

chromatin

/ˈkrɒmətɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does chromatin mean?

noun

The complex of DNA and proteins that make up chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. It is the substance of which chromosomes are composed.

Example

"The researchers studied the structure of chromatin to understand its role in gene expression."

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