Definition of "self-propagating" [self•-prop•a•ga•ting]

• Propagating by one's self or by itself. (adjective)

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• "Their self-propagating genetic pollution is irreversible; it can outlast the effects of global warming and nuclear waste."
• "In addition to the serious health issues, the self-propagating genetic pollution from GMOs is not reversible with current technology, and may outlast global warming and nuclear waste."
• "The Researchers seem to believe that creating a synthetic self-propagating life form has an upside, like an organism that excretes biofuel."