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US/ˈkloʊ.nɪŋ/
UK/ˈkləʊ.nɪŋ/
the process of making an exact genetic copy of a plant, animal or cell
In context
Cloning of farm animals raises serious questions about safety and ethics.
Many countries have banned human cloning for any purpose.
Scientists are using cloning to try to save rare species.
Words that go with cloning
adjective + noun
- human cloningHuman cloning is illegal in many countries.
- therapeutic cloningTherapeutic cloning could help produce healthy tissue.
noun + noun
- animal cloningAnimal cloning is expensive and often fails.
- cloning technologyCloning technology has improved since the first sheep.
verb + noun
- ban cloningThe law would ban cloning for reproduction.
noun + preposition
- ethics of cloningThe ethics of cloning divide scientists.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a cloningCorrect: cloning