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speciation

/ˌspi.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun C2
  1. The process by which new distinct species evolve. (uncountable)
  2. The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes. (uncountable)
  3. The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture. (uncountable) · requirements specifying speciation and serotyping in addition to reporting of presence or absence

Plural speciations

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