edward lawrie tatum

Meaning of word edward lawrie tatum from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : United States biochemist who discovered how genes act by regulating definite chemical events (1909-1975).

Synonyms : tatum

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.