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regeneration

Syllabification: (re·gen·er·a·tion)
Definition of regeneration

noun

  • the action or process of regenerating or being regenerated, in particular the formation of new animal or plant tissue.
  • Electronics positive feedback.
  • Chemistry the action or process of regenerating polymer fibers.

Origin:

Middle English: from Latin regeneratio(n-), from regenerare 'create again' (see regenerate)

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