Definition of GLIRIDAE. : a family of widely distributed Old World myomorph rodents including the dormice.ADVERTISEMENT.rigin of GLIRIDAE. New Latin, from Glir-, Glis, type genus + -idae. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is offered here on a limited basis.
Gene knockdown. Gene knockdown is an experimental technique by which the expression of one or more of an organism's genes are reduced. The reduction can occur either through genetic modification or by treatment with a reagent such as a short DNA or RNA oligonucleotide that has a sequence complementary to either gene or an mRNA transcript.
Torchdown. Often referred to as âsingle-plyâ roofing, torchdown roofing is a flame activated bitumen-backed membrane installed over a fiberglass base sheet. The development of this product style has effectively pushed the âhot tarâ roof systems out of use in the residential roofing industry.orchdown. Often referred to as âsingle-plyâ roofing, torchdown roofing is a flame activated bitumen-backed membrane installed over a fiberglass base sheet. The development of this product style has effectively pushed the âhot tarâ roof systems out of use in the residential roofing industry.