lone strand
[/loʊn strænd/]
nounpl: lone strands
fio isolado
1. A single thread, hair, or filament separated from others; an isolated linear element
A lone strand of hair fell across her face.
Um fio isolado de cabelo caiu sobre seu rosto.
2. In molecular biology, a single DNA or RNA chain not paired with a complementary strand
The researchers isolated a lone strand of DNA for analysis.
Os pesquisadores isolaram um fio de DNA para análise.
3. A single element, component, or aspect considered separately from a larger whole
This lone strand of evidence wasn't enough to prove the case.
Este fio isolado de evidência não era suficiente para provar o caso.
This term is commonly used in scientific contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English, particularly in genetics and molecular biology. In literary or descriptive contexts, it often carries connotations of isolation or singularity, reflecting broader themes in communication about uniqueness or separation from the collective.
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