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exon

a segment of a DNA or RNA molecule containing information coding for a protein or peptide sequence.
eukaryotic gene typically consists of both exons- regions that encode parts of the protein product and introns.
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exponentially

Though in mathematics and in formal use, "exponentially" describes something which is growing and whose rate of growth is accelerating, in casual use the word is bastardized and is simply a generic intensifier. See also: "literally."
"Dude, I am exponentially high right now."
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Exponential

Applies to any rate of growth which is larger than some expected rate of growth.

In common usage, however, only a small sample size is available, and exponential applies to sufficiently large positive rate of growth.

In mathematical terms, exponential growth is "superlinear"
Person 1: The number of African American presidents in the US is growing exponentially.

Person 2: That's right!

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Person 2: Oh... well at least it's not growing exponentially

Person 3: x log x grows exponentially.
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Exxon Valdez Syndrome

A common occurrence in most inner city public swimming pools. Pool water may consist of a toxic cocktail of up to 1/3 oil, chicken grease, urine, feces, afro sheen, lice and lice eggs. East side swimming pools are commonly afflicted with this condition.
"That new pool on Antione and MLK opened yesterday and it already has Exxon Valdez Syndrome."
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exponentially

Someone or something that exceeds far more than expectation. To "blow something out of the water".
Christopher was exponentially better at rock climbing than Stephanie. He blew her out of the water when they raced to the top!
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