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noun

replicator

REHP-lih-kay-tuh
noun
1
Something capable of copying itself, such as a gene or a self-spreading idea.
"Some scientists describe genes as replicators driven purely to make more copies of themselves."
2
A device that produces physical copies of objects.
"In the show, crew members order meals from a replicator instead of cooking."

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In plain EnglishSomething — biological or mechanical — whose job is to make copies.

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replicators plural

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