Definition of "unzipping" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of unzip. (verb)

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• "Helicase enzymes are best known for "unzipping" DNA for replication, but have many other functions for DNA repair and maintenance."
• "By 'unzipping' the DNA, one is left with one side of the strand whose rungs can then be paired up with matching rungs."
• "By 'unzipping' the DNA you end up with a track that can be used rather like the teeth in a clockwork mechanism."