Andromeda strain

Noun

Meaning

Andromeda strain (plural Andromeda strains)

Any microorganism whose release and spread could cause a public health catastrophe.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Ever since we achieved a breakthrough in the area of recombinant DNA in 1973, left-wing nuts and environmental kooks have been screaming that we will create some kind of Frankenstein bug or Andromeda Strain that will destroy us all. James D. Watson

Squeeze was effective against the Andromeda Strain. Source: Internet

The Andromeda Strain miniseries consists of two episodes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Andromeda Galaxy Andromeda glaucophylla Andromeda polifolia Andromedid andromedin andromedotoxin