EXECUTABLE
\ˌɛksɪkjˈuːtəbə͡l], \ˌɛksɪkjˈuːtəbəl], \ˌɛ_k_s_ɪ_k_j_ˈuː_t_ə_b_əl]\
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By Noah Webster.
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A binary file containing a program inmachine language which is ready to be executed (run).The term might also be, but generally isn't, applied toscripts which are interpreted by a command lineinterpreter. Executables are distinguished in Unix byhaving the execute permission bits set, at least for theowner. MS-DOS uses the filename extension ".exe".
By Denis Howe
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.