Meaning of cheapdate | Babel Free
Definitions
A certain mutant strain of fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) with heightened sensitivity to ethyl alcohol (ethanol), causing it to lose postural control at lower concentrations of the drug.
Examples
“One X-linked mutation isolated in this screen was named cheapdate (chpd) to reflect⟳ the increased ethanol sensitivity displayed by hemizygous mutant male flies.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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