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单词 Enviropig
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Definition of Enviropig in English:

Enviropig

noun ɛnˈvʌɪrəʊpɪɡɪnˈvʌɪrəʊpɪɡ
  • A genetically modified variety of pig that is able to digest phytic acid, producing manure with a reduced phosphorus content and hence less environmental impact. [The pigs express introduced genes for a bacterial phytase and for a mouse promoter gene enabling its secretion in the saliva. A trademark in Canada.]

Origin

1990s; earliest use found in The Globe and Mail. From enviro- + pig.

 
 

Definition of Enviropig in US English:

Enviropig

noun
  • A genetically modified variety of pig that is able to digest phytic acid, producing manure with a reduced phosphorus content and hence less environmental impact. [The pigs express introduced genes for a bacterial phytase and for a mouse promoter gene enabling its secretion in the saliva. A trademark in Canada.]

Origin

1990s; earliest use found in The Globe and Mail. From enviro- + pig.

 
 
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