Technology / Computers / Hybrid: A device or system combining two types of mechanisms, circuits, or design approaches, each of which could of itself accomplish the total function but in a different and usually less effective manner. A hybrid computer combines digital and analog computers into one functioning system.
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Hybrid Noun Synonyms: mixture, cross-breed, half-breed, mongrel, cross, composite, combination, compound
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Science / Chemistry / Hybridization: The combination of a set of atomic orbitals to produce a new set of 'hybrid' orbitals. Hybridized orbitals are theoretical constructions that make molecular structures easier to explain. For example, MORE
Science / Genetics / Somatic Cell Hybrid: Hybrid cell line derived from two different species: contains a complete chromosomal complement of one species and a partial chromosomal complement of the other: human/hamster hybrids grow and divide, MORE
Business / Finance / Hybrid Security: A type of insurance company investment that combines the benefits of both a fixed annuity and a variable annuity. MORE
Science / Biology / Dihybrid Cross: In genetics, a cross that involves two sets of characteristics. MORE
Science / Genetics / In Situ Hybridization: Use of a dna or rna probe to detect the presence of the complementary dna sequence in cloned bacterial or cultured eukaryotic cells. MORE
Science / Biology / Monohybrid Cross: In genetics, a cross that involves only one characteristic. MORE