BLAST
proper nounverbcommon in dialogue
An algorithm which compares similarities between sequences of nucleotides in nucleic acids or of amino acids in proteins.
proper noun
- 1
An algorithm which compares similarities between sequences of nucleotides in nucleic acids or of amino acids in proteins.
Etymology
An acronym of Basic Local Alignment Search Tool.
verb
- 1
Variant of blastinformalAlternative letter-case form of blast (to run a sequence through BLAST)
This program is also capable of BLASTing sequencing results and works with most automated sequencing formats, alleviating the need for conversion of PC-based files.
Forms
- past tense
- BLASTed
- past participle
- BLASTed
- present participle
- BLASTing
- third person singular
- BLASTs
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BLAST · An algorithm which compares similarities between sequences of nucleotides in nucleic acids or of amino acids in proteins.
blasted · Subjected to an explosion.blaster · Anything that, or anyone who blasts.blasting · A planned explosion, as in mining.