let/blow off steam, DNA, genome, gene, mass-manufacture

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DNA, genome, gene, mass-manufacture

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genome 

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːnəʊm/ 

NOUN

[MASS NOUN] Biology

1The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of amulticellular organism.

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1.1The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

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Origin

1930s: blend of gene and chromosome.

DNA 

noun [U] SPECIALIZED
deoxyribonucleic acid: the chemical at the centre of the cells of living things, which controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries the genetic information during reproduction

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let/blow off steam
to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy:

He lifts weights after work to let off steam.