stranded

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

strandedness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stranded

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

Medical Definition

stranded

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

the double-stranded molecule of DNA

strandedness noun