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单词 de-extinction
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de-extinctionn.

Brit. /ˌdiːᵻkˈstɪŋ(k)ʃn/, /ˌdiːɛkˈstɪŋ(k)ʃn/, U.S. /ˌdiˌɛkˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/, /ˌdiˌɪkˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: de- prefix, extinction n.
Etymology: < de- prefix + extinction n.
The (proposed or imagined) revival of an extinct species, typically by cloning or selective breeding. Also: the (proposed) use of such methods to prevent a currently endangered species from becoming extinct.The source of quot. 1979 is a fantasy novel.
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1979 P. Anthony Source of Magic xi. 236 He just stood there and stared at this abrupt de-extinction... If he killed these animals, would he be re-extincting the species?
2013 Times 8 Mar. 35/2 A new organisation..has been created to examine the potential for a new branch of zoology: de-extinction.
2019 @savetherhino 4 June in twitter.com (accessed 18 Nov. 2019) Scientists are looking into ‘de-extinction’ for Malaysia's Sumatran rhino, using artificial reproduction to increase the number of animals.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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