mutate

动词 mutate:

1. undergo mutation

1. The process by which some microbes differentiate or mutate.
   离异，分离变异一些微生物变异或经历突变的过程

mu.tate

v.intr.tr.（不及物动词和及物动词）
mu.tat.ed,mu.tat.ing,mu.tates
To undergo or cause to undergo mutation.
经历变化或使经历变化

来源：
Latin môt3re môt3t- [to change] * see mei-
拉丁语 môt3re môt3t- [改变] *参见 mei-

【引伸】
mu.ta.tive